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Introduced
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
In Committee
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To designate Ecuador under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Ecuador to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill designates Ecuador for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the Immigration and Nationality Act, which allows Ecuadorian nationals residing in the U.S. to be eligible for TPS. The initial designation period is for at least 18 months, with the possibility of subsequent renewals at the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security. To qualify, Ecuadorian nationals must have been continuously physically present in the U.S. since the bill's enactment, be admissible as immigrants, and register for TPS. The bill also allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant prior consent for Ecuadorian TPS recipients to travel abroad under certain emergency and extenuating circumstances.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Adriano Espaillat (D)*,
Jamaal Bowman (D),
Chuy García (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 02/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7371/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7371/BILLS-118hr7371ih.pdf |
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