S. 2478 · 116th Congress
Bahamas Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bob Menendez
- Introduced
- 2019-09-12
- Latest action
- 2019-09-12 · Introduced in Senate
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.