This bill would tighten several immigration rules. It would change Temporary Protected Status (TPS) so only Congress—not an agency—could grant it to a country, and TPS would last up to 12 months at a time, with possible extensions. It would also make it easier to send unaccompanied children back to their home country or last place they lived, not just to countries next to the U.S. It would end a program that lets certain non‑citizens avoid deportation by adjusting their status. It would also sharply limit when the government can let someone enter the country temporarily (parole), keeping it to narrow, specific emergencies like a close family member’s imminent death. Finally, some papers—such as a Notice to Appear—could no longer be used as ID at airport security, and airlines could be blocked from operating if they accept banned IDs for travel.

Key points

• Who is affected: Non‑citizens, unaccompanied children, travelers using certain immigration papers as ID, and airlines.
• What changes:
  • TPS requires an act of Congress and is limited to 12 months at a time.
  • Unaccompanied children are generally returned to their home country or last habitual residence.
  • The option to cancel removal or adjust status for some people is repealed.
  • Parole is limited to specific urgent cases.
  • Certain immigration documents can’t be used at TSA checkpoints; airlines face penalties if they accept them.