Bill · H.R. 2118· House(119-HR-2118)
Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act
- Introduced
- 3/14/2025
- Last activity
- 3/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Fitzpatrick
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 13
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act," aims to provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for certain individuals. It specifically targets eligible aliens who were paroled under the Uniting for Ukraine process announced on April 21, 2022. Under this status, individuals are considered admitted to the United States as of their initial parole date. The bill also provides authorization for these individuals to work in the United States for the duration of their status. This guest status expires 120 days after the Secretary of State determines that hostilities have ended and conditions allow for safe return. Finally, the status may be revoked if the Secretary of Homeland Security makes a specific determination.
Yes
Would immigrants be better off under this?+7
The bill provides temporary legal status and explicit work authorization for eligible Ukrainian aliens.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+5
The bill provides a formal guest status and work authorization, creating a more stable legal standing for eligible Ukrainians.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Employment Authorization: Individuals holding Ukrainian guest status are authorized to be employed in the United States for the duration of their status (Section 3(b)). This provides a legal way for these individuals to work while they are here.
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Temporary Legal Status: Eligible aliens, specifically those paroled under the Uniting for Ukraine process, are granted a formal "Ukrainian guest status" (Section 3(a)). This establishes a clear legal standing for those individuals within the United States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Status Expiration: The Ukrainian guest status will expire 120 days after the Secretary of State determines that hostilities in Ukraine have ceased and conditions allow for safe civilian return (Section 3(c)). This creates a timeline where individuals may no longer have their guest status.
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Potential Revocation: The guest status can be revoked if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the alien meets certain criteria under section 241(b)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Section 3(d)).
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+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+5
- 8/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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