What does Preamble of Territorial Protection and Sovereignty Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to repeal the authority to grant temporary protected status, and for other purposes,' aims to modify the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill seeks to repeal the authority to grant temporary protected status.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Territorial Protection and Sovereignty Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Territorial Protection and Sovereignty Act.

What does REPEAL OF TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS. of Territorial Protection and Sovereignty Act do?

This section repeals Section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) grants in effect on the date of enactment will terminate on that same date. Aliens whose TPS is terminated must depart the United States within 60 days of enactment. Following the 60-day period, these aliens will no longer be considered lawfully present in the United States.

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Territorial Protection and Sovereignty Act

Last updated: 4/23/2026 · Introduced: 4/23/2026

Author: Andrew Clyde (R-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill eliminates the authority to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Individuals currently holding TPS will have their status terminated upon the bill's enactment and must leave the United States within 60 days.
After a 60-day period, those who have had their TPS terminated will no longer be considered lawfully present in the United States.

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