Bill Sponsor
House Bill 5496
115th Congress(2017-2018)
TPS Process Reform Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 12, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 12, 2018
Latest Action
May 21, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5496
Congress
115
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Pennsylvania
Republican
Arizona
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

TPS Process Reform Act

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the extension of temporary protected status (TPS) designations, which permits eligible nationals of designated counties affected by armed conflict or natural disasters to temporarily reside and work in the United States.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) shall extend TPS status for 6 months for a country that continues to meet designation criteria, or at its discretion, extend such designation for 12 or 18 months.

A TPS country's status is terminated if DOJ fails to extend an expiring designation.

Text (1)
April 12, 2018
Actions (3)
05/21/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
04/12/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
04/12/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:52 PM