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Bill introduced in Congress — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

To provide for the designation of Burma for temporary protected status.

Key claim: HR7014 would designate Burma for temporary protected status under U.S. immigration law.

Abstract

(HR7014 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-01-12): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Why this matters

A TPS designation for Burma would shield Burmese nationals already in the U.S. from removal and grant work authorization during the designation period, reflecting ongoing conditions following the 2021 military coup and civil conflict. As a legislatively-mandated designation, HR7014 would remove DHS discretion over whether to designate Burma, differing from the standard executive TPS process and setting a precedent for congressionally-directed country designations.

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To provide for the designation of Burma for temporary protected status.
Stage: introduced · congress · 12-jan-2026

HR7014 would designate Burma for temporary protected status under U.S. immigration law.

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External: congress:119-hr-7014:introduced

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