Bill · H.R. 3310· House(119-HR-3310)
Venezuela TPS Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/8/2025
- Last activity
- 5/8/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Darren Soto
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Venezuela TPS Act of 2025," seeks to designate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This designation would allow nationals of Venezuela to become eligible for temporary protected status. The initial designation period would last for 18 months starting from the date the Act is enacted. To be eligible, an alien must be a national of Venezuela, have been continuously present in the United States since the Act's enactment, and be admissible as an immigrant. Eligible individuals must also register for the status through a manner established by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?+8
The bill grants temporary legal status and travel permissions to Venezuelan nationals.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+7
The bill provides a pathway to legal status through Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan nationals.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+6
This bill specifically benefits Venezuelan nationals residing in the U.S., a significant demographic in the Hispanic community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Eligibility for Temporary Protected Status: Nationals of Venezuela who have been continuously present in the United States since the enactment of this Act can satisfy the requirements for temporary protected status (Section 2, subsection b).
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Travel Provisions: Individuals granted temporary protected status may receive prior consent from the Secretary of Homeland Security to travel abroad for brief, temporary trips due to emergency or extenuating circumstances beyond their control (Section 2, subsection c).
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Fee Waivers: The Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized to permit aliens to apply for a waiver of any fees associated with filing an application for this status (Section 2, subsection d).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Application Fees: The Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized to charge and collect a fee of $360 for each application for temporary protected status for those eligible specifically because of this Act (Section 2, subsection 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+8Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Low Income Households+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+7
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/8/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Lois FrankelDemocrat · Florida
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Pablo HernándezDemocrat · Puerto Rico
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida