House Bill 4272
116th Congress(2019-2020)
TPS for Victims of Hurricane Dorian Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 10, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4272
Congress
116
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
TPS for Victims of Hurricane Dorian Act of 2019
This bill designates the Bahamas as a temporary protected status (TPS) country for 18 months from the enactment of this bill. (Qualified nationals of a TPS-designated country shall have work authorization and may not be removed from the United States while the designation is in effect.)
A Bahamian national shall qualify for temporary protected status if the individual (1) has been continuously physically present in the United States since the bill's enactment, (2) meets certain admissibility and eligibility requirements generally required for such status, and (3) registers with the Department of Homeland Security.
September 10, 2019
09/25/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
09/10/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
09/10/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:05 PM