Bill · H.R. 6946· House(119-HR-6946)
Temporary Protected Status Reform Act of 2026.
- Introduced
- 1/6/2026
- Last activity
- 1/6/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Wesley Hunt
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Temporary Protected Status Reform Act of 2026 aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for specific countries. This bill targets nationals from Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon. The termination of these designations is set to take effect 180 days after the Act is enacted. Once the termination date passes, affected individuals must depart the United States and will no longer be considered lawfully present. The bill also prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from redesignating these specific countries without new congressional authorization.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-10
The bill mandates the departure of individuals from Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon and strips them of their lawful presence and work authorization.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-7
The bill terminates the Temporary Protected Status for many individuals, making it harder to maintain a legal presence that could lead to citizenship.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-6
The termination of work authorization and legal status will negatively impact the economic stability of affected low-income households.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restoration of Legislative Intent: The bill seeks to align the duration of protections with the original statutory purpose of providing temporary humanitarian relief for extraordinary conditions (Section 2).
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Clarification of Immigration Status: By terminating long-term designations that have spanned decades, the bill addresses policy questions regarding the interaction between temporary protections and the broader immigration system (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Legal Status and Presence: Individuals from Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon will cease to be considered lawfully present in the United States once the termination date passes (Section 3 and Section 4).
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Mandatory Departure: Affected individuals are required to depart the United States no later than the effective date specified in the Act (Section 4).
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Expiration of Work Authorization: Any employment authorization documents issued through TPS will expire on the termination date and cannot be extended (Section 4).
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Risk of Removal: Individuals who remain in the United States after the termination date without an independent lawful status will be subject to removal (Section 4).
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-10Good For Low Income Households-6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship-7
- 1/6/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House