Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
A bill to designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes.
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill designates Ukraine for temporary protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. It extends this status for certain nationals of Ukraine, or people with no nationality who last lived in Ukraine, starting on October 20, 2026, and ending on July 1, 2029. Eligible individuals must meet specific residency, physical presence, and admissibility requirements, and register with the Secretary of Homeland Security. The bill also requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to process applications and employment authorizations within 90 days of receiving them. Additionally, it allows for travel abroad under emergency and extenuating circumstances.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill directly benefits qualifying Ukrainian nationals by extending their temporary protected status and legal stay.
- Scored +7
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill extends temporary protected status and work authorization for eligible Ukrainian nationals in the United States.
- Scored +6
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Many eligible Ukrainian nationals benefiting from extended temporary protected status are of working and young adult age.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(a): This provision extends temporary protected status for Ukraine through July 1, 2029, which gives eligible Ukrainian nationals continued legal protection in the United States.
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Section 1(b) and Section 1(d): These sections allow certain Ukrainian nationals and individuals with no nationality who last lived in Ukraine to apply for temporary protected status and employment authorization, and require the Secretary of Homeland Security to complete the adjudication of these applications within 90 days.
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Section 1(e): This provision gives the Secretary of Homeland Security the ability to consent to travel abroad for individuals granted temporary protected status if emergency and extenuating circumstances require a brief trip.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific negative impacts, burdens, or consequences for individuals or groups of people explicitly identified.
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 bill directly benefits qualifying Ukrainian nationals by extending their temporary protected status and legal stay. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged Ukrainian nationals in the United States benefit from continued legal residency and employment authorization. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Many eligible Ukrainian nationals benefiting from extended temporary protected status are of working and young adult age. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Providing employment authorization helps lower-income displaced individuals achieve financial stability. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Extension of legal status and work authorization assists Ukrainian individuals across various household income levels.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill extends temporary protected status and work authorization for eligible Ukrainian nationals in the United States.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Designating temporary protected status for Ukrainian nationals supports displaced individuals from an allied nation.
- 9/23/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska