What does Preamble of TPS Reform Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The amendment aims to modify the procedure for designating a foreign state.

What does SHORT TITLE. of TPS Reform Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the TPS Reform Act of 2025.

What does TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS. of TPS Reform Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS). It establishes requirements for the initial designation of a foreign state for TPS, including a finding of an ongoing armed conflict, a substantial temporary disruption of living conditions due to a disaster, or extraordinary temporary conditions preventing safe return. The Act must also estimate the number of eligible nationals, their immigration status, and set a designation period not exceeding 18 months. The section outlines procedures for termination and extension of TPS designations, requiring findings that conditions for designation continue to be met. It clarifies that termination can occur upon enactment of an Act finding that the foreign state no longer meets designation conditions. The amendments also modify provisions related to aliens lacking lawful immigration status and conforming amendments to other subsections of Section 244. Finally, the section makes technical corrections, replacing references to the 'Attorney General' with 'Secretary of Homeland Security'.

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TPS Reform Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/26/2025 · Introduced: 6/26/2025

Author: Chip Roy (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish specific requirements for designating foreign states for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), based on conditions like armed conflict or natural disasters.
The legislation outlines procedures for extending or terminating TPS designations, requiring ongoing assessments of conditions in the designated foreign state.
This bill replaces references to the Attorney General with the Secretary of Homeland Security in sections related to Temporary Protected Status.

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