To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform temporary protected status, and for other purposes.
2/6/2025, 9:06 AMSummary of Bill HR 696
Bill 119 HR 696, also known as the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Reform Act, aims to make changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act in order to improve the TPS program. The TPS program allows individuals from designated countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster, or other extraordinary conditions to temporarily live and work in the United States.The bill proposes several key reforms to the TPS program. Firstly, it seeks to provide a pathway to permanent residency for TPS holders who have been in the United States for a certain number of years. This would allow individuals who have been living and working in the US under TPS status to apply for permanent residency and eventually citizenship.
Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the TPS application process and make it easier for individuals to apply for and renew their TPS status. It also includes provisions to protect TPS holders from deportation and provide them with access to certain benefits and services. Overall, the Temporary Protected Status Reform Act seeks to improve the TPS program and provide greater stability and security for individuals who have been living and working in the United States under TPS status.
Current Status of Bill HR 696
Bill HR 696 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill HR 696 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 23, 2025. Bill HR 696's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 23, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 696
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3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
9Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 696
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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform temporary protected status, and for other purposes.To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform temporary protected status, and for other purposes.Comments
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