H.R. 4303 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Bahamas TPS Act of 2019
H.R. 4303 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Sep 12, 2019, sponsored by Frederica S. Wilson with 107 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 12, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 107
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
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 physicall…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 107 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 12, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (Oct 2, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Budget Committee
More
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