Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, the Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026, would allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This means nationals of Afghanistan could be eligible to live and work in the United States for a specific period if they meet certain requirements. The initial designation would be for a period beginning on the bill's enactment date and ending on July 1, 2029.
If enacted, the bill would affect Afghan nationals who have been continuously present in the U.S. since the bill's enactment date. They would need to apply for TPS, provide biometric and biographic data, and pass background checks. The bill also allows for fee waivers for these applications and allows the Secretary to grant travel abroad for emergency or extenuating circumstances.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 23, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It must pass through committees and be approved by both the House and the Senate before it could be sent to the President to be signed into law.
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Timeline
23 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9899 do?
- This bill, the Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026, would allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This means nationals of Afghanistan could be eligible to live and work in the United States for a specific period if they meet certain requirements. The initial designation would be for a period beginning on the bill's enactment date and ending on July 1, 2029. If enacted, the bill would affect Afghan nationals who have been continuously present in the U.S. since the bill's enactment date. They would need to apply for TPS, provide biometric and biographic data, and pass background checks. The bill also allows for fee waivers for these applications and allows the Secretary to grant travel abroad for emergency or extenuating circumstances. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 23, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It must pass through committees and be approved by both the House and the Senate before it could be sent to the President to be signed into law.
- Has H.R. 9899 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9899. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9899?
- H.R. 9899 was sponsored by Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6] (D-CO), with 34 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9899?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (23 Jul 2026).
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