Bill · S. 5490· Senate(119-S-5490)
A bill to designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 9/23/2026
- Last activity
- 9/23/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Richard Blumenthal
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill designates Ukraine for temporary protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. It extends this status for certain nationals of Ukraine, or people with no nationality who last lived in Ukraine, starting on October 20, 2026, and ending on July 1, 2029. Eligible individuals must meet specific residency, physical presence, and admissibility requirements, and register with the Secretary of Homeland Security. The bill also requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to process applications and employment authorizations within 90 days of receiving them. Additionally, it allows for travel abroad under emergency and extenuating circumstances.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would immigrants be better off under this?+8
The bill directly benefits qualifying Ukrainian nationals by extending their temporary protected status and legal stay.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+7
The bill extends temporary protected status and work authorization for eligible Ukrainian nationals in the United States.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6
Many eligible Ukrainian nationals benefiting from extended temporary protected status are of working and young adult age.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(a): This provision extends temporary protected status for Ukraine through July 1, 2029, which gives eligible Ukrainian nationals continued legal protection in the United States.
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Section 1(b) and Section 1(d): These sections allow certain Ukrainian nationals and individuals with no nationality who last lived in Ukraine to apply for temporary protected status and employment authorization, and require the Secretary of Homeland Security to complete the adjudication of these applications within 90 days.
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Section 1(e): This provision gives the Secretary of Homeland Security the ability to consent to travel abroad for individuals granted temporary protected status if emergency and extenuating circumstances require a brief trip.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific negative impacts, burdens, or consequences for individuals or groups of people explicitly identified.
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 Middle Aged+6Good For Young Adults+6Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+6
- 9/23/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska