Silver State Times

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) applauded news that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for El Salvador and Honduras following a push from Senator Rosen and colleagues. Over 400,000 people with TPS live in communities across the United States — where they fill essential jobs in local economies and contribute billions of dollars every year in taxes. Nevada is home to over 6,000 TPS recipients, most of whom are from El Salvador or Honduras.

“TPS recipients came to the United States seeking safety and fleeing dangerous situations, which is why I called for an extension of the TPS designation for El Salvador and Honduras,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m glad the Administration listened and extended these protections, giving TPS recipients and their families peace of mind. While this is a positive step forward, we must continue working to pass comprehensive immigration reform.”

The TPS for both El Salvador and Honduras was originally jeopardized because of actions by the Trump administration that Senator Rosen strongly opposed. Redesignating El Salvador and Honduras for TPS ensures that current TPS recipients and those eligible for TPS from these countries receive needed protection.

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