United StatesProvides temporary protected status and work permits for certain Iranians
The bill protects people whose immigration status and work permits were stalled by a USCIS pause, preventing deportation and restoring work authorization during conflict.
What it does
Treats Iran as if designated for TPS under INA §244(b)(1)(C), but only for specified eligible individuals.
Sets the initial TPS period at 18 months with automatic and discretionary 6‑month extensions tied to the adjudication pause.
Establishes specific eligibility rules tied to paused USCIS benefit applications and continuous physical presence since December 2, 2025.
Requires DHS to begin adjudicating applications within 30 days and to decide each TPS application within 90 days; provides interim and final employment authorization.
Protects pending applications and bars TPS filing or grant from causing unlawful presence, abandonment, or negative treatment in future adjudications.
Argument forProvides urgent protection and work authorization to people who cannot safely return to Iran because of war and repression, preventing deportation to dangerous conditions.
Argument againstOpponents may say granting TPS by statute could create security risks, arguing congressional overrides limit usual agency screening despite listed exclusions.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 10Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4063)Latest
- May 12Introduced in House
- May 12Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Introduced
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