Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7014

Burma: Temporary Legal Protections for People in the U.S.

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

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Congress is proposing a law to give people from Burma living in the United States a special legal status. This status allows them to stay and work in the U.S. legally because it is currently too dangerous for them to return to their home country.
To qualify, a person must be a national of Burma and have lived in the United States continuously since the day this law is passed. They must also pass background checks and follow specific registration rules set by the Department of Homeland Security.
The protection would last for 18 months, starting from November 25, 2025. During this time, these individuals cannot be deported and are allowed to apply for permits to hold jobs in the U.S.
People with this status would generally need to stay in the U.S., but the law allows them to travel abroad briefly if they have a major emergency. They must get permission from the government before leaving to ensure they are allowed to return.

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Jan 12, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 12, 2026

Introduced in House

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

Bill NumberHR 7014

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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