Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026

This bill would treat Afghanistan as designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which lets eligible Afghan nationals in the United States stay and apply for work permits. The designation would last from the date the law is enacted until July 1, 2029. To qualify, a person must have been continuously present in the U.S. since enactment, 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 reported to Congress. The bill also allows emergency travel abroad with prior consent and lets applicants request a waiver of filing fees.

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Sponsors

• Christopher A. Coons Democrat sponsor
• 3 cosponsors