# 119-s-5308: Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026

119-s-5308, Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE); status introduced (as of 2026-08-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5308
- Congress: 119
- Title: Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-08-06
- Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-21

## Summary

**Designate Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)** so eligible Afghan nationals in the United States could apply for temporary protection and work authorization through July 1, 2029. The bill ties eligibility to continuous U.S. residence, admissibility, biometric registration, and background checks. - Afghan nationals: If eligible, Afghans who have continuously resided in the U.S. since the bill's enactment could apply for TPS and employment authorization for the initial period ending July 1, 2029. - Department of Homeland Security: DHS would receive and adjudicate TPS and work-authorization applications within 90 days of receipt, with extensions up to 150 days allowed if the Secretary certifies additional national-security review is needed. - Travel and fees: The Secretary may grant prior consent for brief emergency travel so returnees keep TPS protections, and filing fees would be waived for people who become eligible only because of this designation.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Temporary Protected Status for Afghans: benefit, medium. If enacted, Afghanistan would be designated for Temporary Protected Status from the date of enactment through July 1, 2029. If you are an Afghan national who has been continuously physically present in the United States since enactment and are admissible, you would be able to register for TPS. You…

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## Sources
- [119-s-5308 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5308)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5308 (as of 2026-08-21).