TPS Reform Act of 2025

The TPS Reform Act of 2025 would overhaul how Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations are made under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Rather than a straightforward executive designation, the bill requires Congress to enact a statute to designate a foreign state for TPS. Each designation must include specific findings (armed conflict, natural or environmental disaster, or extraordinary temporary conditions) and practical details such as the estimated number of nationals eligible, their current immigration status, and a designation duration capped at 18 months (with possible extensions up to 12 months). The bill also creates clear termination rules (automatic if not extended, or early termination if conditions no longer hold) and expands eligibility to include nationals who lack lawful immigration status. Additionally, it shifts authority from the Attorney General to the Secretary of Homeland Security and makes related conforming and technical amendments. In short, TPS would become more like a congressional designation tied to explicit findings and time limits, with broader eligibility criteria and a formal extension/termination framework.