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HR3123FEDERALin_committee

Bill extends Temporary Protected Status eligibility for Liberian nationals

Original title: To extend the designation of Liberia under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act so that Liberians can continue to be eligible for temporary protected status under that section.

August 3, 2007

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Aug 3, 2007

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The extension prevents the expiration of legal work authorization and deportation protections for Liberian nationals currently residing in the U.S. under the TPS program.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Liberian nationals in the United States

Their eligibility for temporary protected status and associated work authorization is maintained by this extension.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill extends the designation of Liberia under the Immigration and Nationality Act, allowing Liberian nationals to remain eligible for . This action ensures that current beneficiaries can continue to reside and work in the United States under this protected designation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do for Liberian nationals?
It extends their eligibility for Temporary Protected Status, which allows them to stay and work in the U.S. legally for a set period.
What is the current status of this bill?
As of July 23, 2007, the bill has been read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Why It Matters

The extension prevents the expiration of legal work authorization and deportation protections for Liberian nationals currently residing in the U.S. under the TPS program.

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policy shift90% confidence

TPS Extension for Liberia

The bill seeks to maintain existing protections for Liberian nationals, indicating a legislative intent to continue the designation under Section 244.

Connected Entities

locationLiberiaThe country whose nationals are affected by the temporary protected status extenMap →
organizationCommittee on the JudiciaryThe congressional committee to which the bill was referred.Map →
otherImmigration and Nationality ActThe federal law under which the temporary protected status is designated.Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Significance65
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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz20
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