April 23, 2026
Mr. Clyde (for himself, Mr. Fine, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Ms. Mace, and Mr. Nehls) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to repeal the authority to grant temporary protected status, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Territorial Protection and Sovereignty Act
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Sec. 2. Repeal of temporary protected status
(a) Repeal
Section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a) is repealed.
(b) Existing grants
(1) In general
Any grant of temporary protected status that is in effect on the date of enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date of enactment of this Act.
(2) Departure
An alien whose temporary protected status is terminated under paragraph (1) shall depart the United States not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and shall cease to be considered lawfully present in the United States on and after the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.