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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8740

Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act

Rep. Ansari Introduces Bill to Grant Temporary Protected Status to Iranians Stuck in Legal Limbo

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. It is actively moving through the system, but no further hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

While it addresses a specific humanitarian gap, immigration bills related to countries in active conflict with the U.S. often face steep political opposition and security concerns.

Key Points

ImmigrationLabor Employment

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Iranian entrepreneurs and business owners in the U.S. who lost their work authorization due to the adjudication pause would regain the legal ability to operate their businesses. The bill specifically mentions 'technology entrepreneurs' among the affected population, and restoring their work authorization helps them continue contributing to the U.S. economy.

the loss of their labor, expertise, and entrepreneurial activity due to the adjudication pause causes measurable harm to American economic output, scientific advancement, and national competitiveness
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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
May 12, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

May 12, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

News

No related news coverage found for this legislation yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act

Bill NumberHR 8740
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(4)
D: 4

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