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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Analyzed Economic Effects
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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
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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