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S. 2478 (116th)

Bahamas Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019

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Introduced

12 September 2019

Last action

12 September 2019 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Jones, Doug [D-AL], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

10 August 2026

Immigration

Summary

Bahamas Temporary Protected Status 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

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 September 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

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