Bill · H.R. 10297· House(119-HR-10297)
El Salvador TPS Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/3/2026
- Last activity
- 9/3/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Eugene Vindman
- Cosponsors
- - 32 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the El Salvador TPS Act of 2026. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 3, 2026. The legislation requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate El Salvador for temporary protected status. This designation must remain in place until the date that is 18 months after September 9, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would immigrants be better off under this?+9
Directly provides temporary legal status and protection for a specific group of immigrants.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+8
Directly benefits Hispanic individuals from El Salvador by providing legal status.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
TPS allows for legal work authorization, improving income potential for vulnerable populations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate El Salvador for temporary protected status until 18 months after September 9, 2026. This could benefit individuals from El Salvador by providing them with temporary protected status during this specified timeframe.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+9Good For Hispanic Americans+8Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Children+4Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Business Owners+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+2Improves International Alliances+2
- 9/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/21/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/14/2026
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 9/3/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 23 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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