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Mauritania TPS Act of 2024

2/3/2024, 12:45 PM

Summary of Bill S 3618

Bill 118 s 3618, also known as the Mauritania TPS Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to eligible nationals of Mauritania who are currently residing in the United States.

Temporary Protected Status is a designation given to individuals from countries that are experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions that prevent their safe return. This status allows individuals to remain in the US and work legally until it is safe for them to return to their home country.

The Mauritania TPS Act of 2024 aims to provide relief to Mauritanians who are unable to safely return to their country due to political instability, human rights abuses, and other dangerous conditions. By granting TPS to eligible individuals, this bill seeks to protect them from deportation and allow them to continue living and working in the US without fear of being separated from their families. Overall, the Mauritania TPS Act of 2024 is a humanitarian effort to support individuals from Mauritania who are in need of temporary protection due to the challenging circumstances in their home country. It reflects the US government's commitment to upholding humanitarian values and providing assistance to those in need.

Current Status of Bill S 3618

Bill S 3618 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 18, 2024. Bill S 3618 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 18, 2024.  Bill S 3618's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3618

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3618

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3618

Mauritania TPS Act of 2024
Mauritania TPS Act of 2024
A bill to designate Mauritania under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Mauritania to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.

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