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

# Summary of HR 7014: Burma Temporary Protected Status **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would designate Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a federal immigration program that allows citizens of designated countries facing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or epidemics to live and work legally in the United States without fear of deportation. If passed, Burmese nationals currently in the U.S. would be able to apply for this protection, typically renewable in 6 to 18-month increments. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily benefit Burmese nationals and people with Burmese citizenship already residing in the United States. It could also affect employers who hire workers from Burma and immigration agencies that would administer the program.

More broadly, it reflects concern about ongoing instability in Burma following the 2021 military coup and subsequent conflict. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Sponsor Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) introduced it in the 119th Congress. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the President.