Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9899) to designate Afghanistan under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Afghanistan to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Res. 1596, proposes a specific way for the House of Representatives to consider another bill, H.R. 9899. H.R. 9899 aims to designate Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the Immigration and Nationality Act. If passed, this would make nationals of Afghanistan eligible to apply for TPS.
The resolution outlines the rules for debating and voting on H.R. 9899. It would allow for one hour of debate, followed by a vote. The resolution also includes provisions to waive certain procedural rules and points of order that might otherwise block or delay consideration of H.R. 9899.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Rules. It is currently at the beginning of the legislative process. If the House adopts this resolution, it would then proceed to consider H.R. 9899 under the terms outlined.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 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.Res. 1596 do?
- This resolution, H.Res. 1596, proposes a specific way for the House of Representatives to consider another bill, H.R. 9899. H.R. 9899 aims to designate Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the Immigration and Nationality Act. If passed, this would make nationals of Afghanistan eligible to apply for TPS. The resolution outlines the rules for debating and voting on H.R. 9899. It would allow for one hour of debate, followed by a vote. The resolution also includes provisions to waive certain procedural rules and points of order that might otherwise block or delay consideration of H.R. 9899. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Rules. It is currently at the beginning of the legislative process. If the House adopts this resolution, it would then proceed to consider H.R. 9899 under the terms outlined.
- Has H.Res. 1596 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.Res. 1596 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1596?
- H.Res. 1596 was sponsored by Rep. Jason Crow [D-CO6] (Democrat-CO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1596?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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