To designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes.
Latest action (5 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10740, introduced by Representative William R. Keating, aims to designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This designation would allow certain Ukrainian nationals to maintain their eligibility for TPS.
This bill would affect nationals of Ukraine who are present in the United States. If enacted, it would provide them with continued eligibility for TPS, a status that offers protection from deportation and work authorization for individuals from designated countries experiencing armed conflict or extraordinary and Temporary circumstances.
The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the House of Representatives on October 5, 2026. Its next steps would involve referral to committees for review and potential hearings, followed by consideration by the full House and then the Senate. The full text of the bill detailing specific provisions has not yet been published.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 5, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10740 do?
- H.R. 10740, introduced by Representative William R. Keating, aims to designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This designation would allow certain Ukrainian nationals to maintain their eligibility for TPS. This bill would affect nationals of Ukraine who are present in the United States. If enacted, it would provide them with continued eligibility for TPS, a status that offers protection from deportation and work authorization for individuals from designated countries experiencing armed conflict or extraordinary and Temporary circumstances. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the House of Representatives on October 5, 2026. Its next steps would involve referral to committees for review and potential hearings, followed by consideration by the full House and then the Senate. The full text of the bill detailing specific provisions has not yet been published.
- Has H.R. 10740 become law?
- Not yet. As of 5 Oct 2026, H.R. 10740 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10740?
- H.R. 10740 was sponsored by Rep. William R. Keating [D-MA9] (Democrat-MA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10740?
- Introduced (5 Oct 2026).
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