Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3310) to designate...
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3310) to designate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Venezuela to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
This bill, HR1046, seeks to allow Venezuelan nationals to qualify for temporary protected status (TPS) in the U.S. TPS is a temporary immigration status that provides relief from deportation and work authorization to individuals from countries affected by natural disasters, armed conflicts, or other extraordinary conditions. This bill would specifically target Venezuela and is aimed at assisting its nationals who might be facing difficult conditions in their home country.
If passed, HR1046 would benefit Venezuelan nationals living in the U.S., potentially allowing them to avoid deportation and gain work permits temporarily. This could help those already living in the U.S. under uncertain conditions due to the situation in Venezuela.
As of the latest update on February 9, 2026, HR1046 was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Rules. A motion to discharge the committee has been filed, with the petition number 119-18. This means efforts are underway to expedite the bill's consideration, but it still needs further action from the committee and the House.
