Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026

S. 5308 would authorize the federal government to designate Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. TPS is a status that lets nationals of a designated country remain in the United States and generally work legally for a set period, without granting permanent immigration status. The bill's text has not yet been published, so the specific conditions, effective dates, and any additional provisions ("and for other purposes") are not yet known.

If enacted, the bill would primarily affect Afghan nationals present in the United States, who could become eligible to apply for TPS rather than facing removal to Afghanistan during the designated period. It would not by itself grant permanent residency or citizenship.

The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, by Senator Christopher Coons (D-DE) and referred for committee consideration, which is the standard first step for a bill in the 119th Congress. Its next steps would depend on committee action, and it would need to pass both the Senate and House and be signed by the President to become law. No further action beyond introduction has occurred as of the latest update.

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