A bill 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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill would designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period from October 20, 2026, to July 1, 2029. This designation would allow eligible Ukrainian nationals, or individuals with no nationality who last lived in Ukraine, to apply for TPS if they have continuously resided and been physically present in the U.S. since the bill's enactment, are otherwise admissible, and register with the Department of Homeland Security. If enacted after October 20, 2026, the bill would apply retroactively to that date, and eligible individuals would not accrue unlawful presence.
The bill affects nationals of Ukraine and those with no nationality who last habitually resided in Ukraine. It aims to ensure their continued eligibility for TPS, allowing them to apply for it and, if granted, receive employment authorization. The Department of Homeland Security would be required to process and adjudicate these applications within 90 days. The bill also outlines provisions for travel abroad for those granted TPS under this designation, requiring approval for emergency or extenuating circumstances.
As of its introduction on September 23, 2026, S. 5490 has been referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill, which could involve hearings, amendments, and a vote. If passed by the committee, it would then proceed to the full Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
23 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5490 do?
- This bill would designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period from October 20, 2026, to July 1, 2029. This designation would allow eligible Ukrainian nationals, or individuals with no nationality who last lived in Ukraine, to apply for TPS if they have continuously resided and been physically present in the U.S. since the bill's enactment, are otherwise admissible, and register with the Department of Homeland Security. If enacted after October 20, 2026, the bill would apply retroactively to that date, and eligible individuals would not accrue unlawful presence. The bill affects nationals of Ukraine and those with no nationality who last habitually resided in Ukraine. It aims to ensure their continued eligibility for TPS, allowing them to apply for it and, if granted, receive employment authorization. The Department of Homeland Security would be required to process and adjudicate these applications within 90 days. The bill also outlines provisions for travel abroad for those granted TPS under this designation, requiring approval for emergency or extenuating circumstances. As of its introduction on September 23, 2026, S. 5490 has been referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill, which could involve hearings, amendments, and a vote. If passed by the committee, it would then proceed to the full Senate for consideration.
- Has S. 5490 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5490. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5490?
- S. 5490 was sponsored by Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5490?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (23 Sep 2026).
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