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House bill · H.R. 8740 (119th Congress)

Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jun 10, 2026

Sponsor: Yassamin Ansari (U.S. Representative, AZ-3, Democratic)

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Summary

Would grant temporary protected status and employment authorization to certain Iranian nationals affected by a pause in immigration adjudications in December 2025. The bill's findings assert that the United States has been engaged in armed hostilities with Iran since early 2026 and that security conditions in Iran have deteriorated.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

7

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Democratic6
  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Jun 10, 2026

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4063)

    U.S. House

  2. May 19, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. May 12, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  4. May 12, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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