Ending Temporary Protected Status for Some Countries
Ending Temporary Protected Status for Some Countries
IntroducedJanuary 6, 2026
Introduced7 months ago
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Why This Matters
This bill ends Temporary Protected Status for certain countries, requiring affected individuals to leave the U.S. within 180 days. It aims to address the long-term nature of this status, which was originally meant to be temporary.
If you are from one of these countries and have Temporary Protected Status, you will need to leave the U.S. within six months.
Who this affects
Nationals from Somalia · Nationals from Sudan · Nationals from Syria · Nationals from Yemen
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill would end Temporary Protected Status for nationals from Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon.
2It prohibits the government from redesignating these countries for Temporary Protected Status in the future.
3Individuals losing Temporary Protected Status must leave the United States within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
4Those who have other lawful immigration statuses are not affected by this requirement.
5The bill aims to clarify the temporary nature of this immigration status.
