To provide temporary protected status and employment authorization to certain Iranian nationals adversely affected by the adjudication pause of December 2025, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-12

The legislation would allow certain Iranian nationals whose immigration cases were paused in December 2025 to receive temporary protected status and work permits while their cases are being reviewed. This would enable affected individuals to legally live and work in the United States during this waiting period. The bill addresses a specific group of people whose immigration proceedings were halted and aims to provide them stability while the government processes their cases.