Bill · H.R. 7014· House(119-HR-7014)
To provide for the designation of Burma for temporary protected status.
- Introduced
- 1/12/2026
- Last activity
- 1/12/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Huizenga
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 23
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to designate Burma for temporary protected status. It treats Burma as if it had been designated under specific sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The initial designation period would last for 18 months, starting on November 25, 2025. To be eligible, certain aliens must have been continuously physically present in the United States since the Act's enactment. Eligible individuals must also be admissible as immigrants and register with the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?+8
The bill grants temporary protected status to Burmese nationals living in the United States.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically benefits Burmese nationals, a significant Asian demographic group.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+6
The bill provides a pathway for Burmese nationals to obtain temporary protected status in the United States.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Temporary Protected Status for Burmese Nationals: This provision allows nationals of Burma to be treated as having temporary protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (Section 1(a)(1)).
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Eligibility for Resident Aliens: Nationals of Burma who have been continuously present in the United States since the enactment of the Act, are admissible as immigrants, and register with the Secretary of Homeland Security can satisfy specific requirements for status (Section 1(b)).
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Travel Authorization for Emergencies: The Secretary of Homeland Security can give prior consent for status holders to travel abroad for brief, temporary trips necessitated by emergency or extenuating circumstances beyond their control (Section 1(c)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Travel Restrictions: Aliens granted this status must obtain prior consent from the Secretary of Homeland Security to travel abroad for emergency or extenuating circumstances (Section 1(c)(1)).
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 Asian Americans+7Good For Low Income Households+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+6
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/31/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 7/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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