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H.R. 7014119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Jan 12, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: To provide for the designation of Burma for temporary protected status.
Introduced:
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HR 7014 grants 18-month Temporary Protected Status to Burmese nationals in the US, starting November 25, 2025.
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HR 7014 would grant Temporary Protected Status to people from Burma currently living in the United States, allowing them to stay and work legally for 18 months beginning November 25, 2025. To qualify, individuals must have lived continuously in the US since the bill becomes law, have no disqualifying criminal or immigration violations, and register with the Department of Homeland Security. The bill also allows pre-approved temporary travel outside the US for emergency situations.
This bill directly affects Burmese nationals currently living in the United States who do not hold permanent legal status. It does not apply to people who arrive after the bill's enactment date.
Burma has been experiencing a serious political and humanitarian crisis following a military coup in 2021, which is the stated context for this proposal. TPS does not create a path to permanent residency or citizenship on its own, but provides temporary legal protection and work authorization while conditions in Burma remain dangerous.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.