United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 6 R cosponsors

HR 8460 — Territorial Protection and Sovereignty Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

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Summary

The Territorial Protection and Sovereignty Act aims to strengthen the rights and protections of U.S. territories, ensuring they have a fair say in national decisions. The bill has been sent to a committee for review before further action is taken.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

1 section in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Immigration and nationality · 8 U.S.C. ch. 12 1 section 1 repealed
  • § 1254a Temporary protected status Repeals

    8 U.S.C. § 1254a

    The law today

    (a) Granting of status (1) In general In the case of an alien who is a national of a foreign state designated under subsection (b) (or in the case of an alien having no nationality, is a person who last habitually resided in such designated state) and who meets the requirements of subsection (c), the Attorney General, in accordance with this section— (A) may grant the alien temporary protected status in the United States and shall not remove the alien from the United States during the period in which such status is in effect, and (B) shall authorize the alien to engage in employment in the United States and provide the alien with an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate work permit. (2) Duration of work authorization Work authorization provided under this section shall be effective throughout the period the alien is in temporary protected status under this section. (3) Notice (A) Upon the granting of temporary protected status under this section, the Attorney General shall provide the alien with information concerning such status under this section. (B) If, at the time of initiation of a removal proceeding against an alien, the foreign state (of which the alien is a national) is designated under subsection (b), the Attorney General shall promptly notify the alien of the temporary protected status that may be available under this section. (C) If, at the time of designation of a foreign state under subsection (b), an alien (who is a national of such state) is in a removal proceeding under this subchapter, the Attorney General shall promptly notify the alien of the temporary protected status that may be available under this section. (D) Notices under this paragraph shall be provided in a form and language that the alien can understand. (4) Temporary treatment for eligible aliens (A) In the case of an alien who can establish a prima facie case of eligibility for benefits under paragraph (1), but for the fact that the period of registration under subsection (c)(1)(A)(iv) has not begun, until the alien has had a reasonable opportunity to register during the first 30 days of such period, the Attorney General shall provide for the benefits of paragraph (1). (B) In the case of an alien who establishes a prima facie case of eligibility for benefits under paragraph (1), until a final determination with respect to the alien’s eligibility for such benefits under paragraph (1) has been made, the alien shall be provided such benefits. (5) Clarification Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the Attorney General to deny temporary protected status to an alien based on the alien’s immigration status or to require any alien, as a condition of being granted such status, either to relinquish nonimmigrant or other status the alien may have or to execute any waiver of other rights under this chapter. The granting of temporary protected status under this section shall not be considered to be inconsistent with the granting of nonimmigrant status under this chapter. (b) Designations (1) In general The Attorney General, after consultation with appropriate agencies of the Government, may designate any foreign state (or any part of such foreign state) under this subsection only if— (A) the Attorney General finds that there is an ongoing armed conflict within the state and, due to such conflict, requiring the return of aliens who are nationals of that state to that state (or to the part of the state) would pose a serious threat to their personal safety; (B) the Attorney General finds that— (i) there has been an earthquake, flood, drought, epidemic, or other environmental disaster in the state resulting in a substantial, but temporary, disruption of living conditions in the area affected, (ii) the foreign state is unable, temporarily, to handle adequately the return to the state of aliens who are nationals of the state, and (iii) the foreign state officially has requested designation under this subparagraph; or (C) t...

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The bill repeals the authority to grant temporary protected status to aliens under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1254a

    8 U.S.C. 1254a (current law)

    The entire section concerning the granting of temporary protected status is removed.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1254a

    may grant the alien temporary protected status in the United States and shall not remove the alien from the United States during the period in which such status is in effect

    The authority to grant temporary protected status is eliminated.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1254a

    shall authorize the alien to engage in employment in the United States and provide the alien with an “employment authorized” endorsement or other appropriate work permit.

    The provision for employment authorization for those granted temporary protected status is removed.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1254a

    The designation of a foreign state (or part of such foreign state) under this paragraph shall not become effective unless notice of the designation...

    The framework for designating foreign states eligible for temporary protected status is repealed.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1254a

    Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the Attorney General to deny temporary protected status to an alien based on the alien’s immigration status or to require any alien...

    The legal protections concerning denial of temporary protected status based on immigration status are eliminated.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1254a

    In the case of an alien who can establish a prima facie case of eligibility for benefits under paragraph (1), but for the fact that the period of registration under subsection (c)(1)(A)(iv) has not begun...

    The process for offering benefits to aliens establishing prima facie eligibility for temporary protected status is removed.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1254a

    Until a final determination with respect to the alien’s eligibility for such benefits under paragraph (1) has been made, the alien shall be provided such benefits.

    The provision to provide benefits to aliens during their eligibility determination for temporary protected status is eliminated.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1254a

    Upon the granting of temporary protected status under this section, the Attorney General shall provide the alien with information concerning such status under this section.

    The requirement for the Attorney General to inform aliens about their temporary protected status upon granting is repealed.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1254a

    If, at the time of initiation of a removal proceeding against an alien, the foreign state (of which the alien is a national) is designated under subsection (b)...

    The notification process for aliens in removal proceedings regarding their potential temporary protected status is eliminated.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1254a

    The granting of temporary protected status under this section shall not be considered to be inconsistent with the granting of nonimmigrant status under this chapter.

    The relationship between temporary protected status and nonimmigrant status is no longer acknowledged.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (5)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8460 do?
The Territorial Protection and Sovereignty Act aims to strengthen the rights and protections of U.S. territories, ensuring they have a fair say in national decisions. The bill has been sent to a committee for review before further action is taken.
Who sponsors HR 8460?
HR 8460 is sponsored by Fine, Randy (Republican), Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (Republican), Mace, Nancy (Republican), Nehls, Troy E. (Republican), Gill, Brandon (Republican), and Clyde, Andrew S. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8460?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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