A Democratic bill with 19 Democratic cosponsors · See all 19 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Lebanon TPS Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 10, 2026. The legislation directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Lebanon for temporary protected status. This designation must happen regardless of any other provision of law. The specified period for this status begins on the date of the Act's enactment and lasts until April 20, 2029.
Yes
- Scored +7
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The legislation provides temporary protected status to individuals from Lebanon, directly benefiting those immigrants.
- Scored +6
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill designates Lebanon for temporary protected status, providing immigration relief to eligible individuals from the country.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Lebanon for temporary protected status until April 20, 2029, which could benefit individuals by providing them with this specific status during the designated timeframe.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The legislation provides temporary protected status to individuals from Lebanon, directly benefiting those immigrants.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill designates Lebanon for temporary protected status, providing immigration relief to eligible individuals from the country.
- 11/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 19 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Gregory MeeksDemocrat · New York
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Analilia MejiaDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey