Summary
A Democratic lawmaker has proposed a bill that would allow long-term Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders to apply for permanent residency in the United States. This proposal comes in response to the Trump administration's plans to end TPS for citizens of several countries, affecting many immigrants.
Key Facts
- Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick introduced the Respect for Essential Workers Act.
- The bill would provide a way for TPS holders to apply for green cards.
- TPS allows people from certain countries facing crises to temporarily live and work in the U.S.
- The Trump administration plans to terminate TPS for many countries by 2026.
- The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked some deportations of TPS holders.
- TPS holders contribute roughly $21 billion to the U.S. economy annually.
- The legislation faces challenges in the GOP-controlled Congress.
- TPS recipients pay about $5.2 billion in taxes each year.
