Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026

This bill would treat Afghanistan as designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), allowing eligible Afghan nationals in the United States to apply for protection from removal and for work permits. The designation would last from the date the bill becomes law until July 1, 2029. Applicants must have been continuously present in the U.S. since the bill becomes law, meet admissibility rules, and complete biometric and background checks. The Department of Homeland Security would have to decide applications within 90 days, with up to 150 more days allowed for national security reviews. The bill also allows emergency travel abroad and lets applicants request a fee waiver.

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Sponsors

• Jason Crow Democrat sponsor
• 9 cosponsors