119-hr-10853119th Congress

Yemen TPS Act

Sponsored By: Representative Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

Introduced

Summary

Designates Yemen for Temporary Protected Status through April 20, 2029. This bill would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to make that TPS designation notwithstanding any other provision of law.

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  • Yemeni individuals and families in the United States: Would be placed under a TPS designation that lasts until April 20, 2029, covering those from Yemen for the period the designation is in effect.
  • Department of Homeland Security: The Secretary is directed to issue the designation and the bill includes a broad supersession clause to ensure the designation applies regardless of conflicting law during the stated period.

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Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

If enacted, the bill would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Yemen for Temporary Protected Status. People from Yemen who meet existing TPS eligibility rules would be able to apply for protection from removal and for work authorization under applicable rules. The designation would take effect upon enactment and would end on April 20, 2029 (three months after January 20, 2029). The bill states the designation applies notwithstanding any other provision of law.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

MI • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

  • Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

  • Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

  • Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

  • Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

  • Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

  • Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

  • Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

  • Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

  • Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

  • Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

  • Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

  • Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

Roll Call Votes

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