Bahamas TPS Act of 2019

Summary

Bahamas TPS Act of 2019 This bill designates the Bahamas as a temporary protected status (TPS) country for 18 months from the enactment of this bill. (Qualified nationals of a TPS-designated country shall have work authorization and may not be removed from the United States while the designation is in effect.) A Bahamian national shall qualify for temporary protected status if the individual (1) has been continuously physically present in the United States since the bill's enactment, (2) meets certain admissibility and eligibility requirements generally required for such status, and (3) registers with the Department of Homeland Security.

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Timeline

1. 12 September 2019

   Introduced

   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.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 September 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 September 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 2 October 2019

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 12 September 2019 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cox, TJ [D-CA-21] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] · D · Sponsor
• David Scott · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] · D · Sponsor

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Related records

• related to → Bahamas Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019
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