The purpose of this legislation, known as the Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026, is to provide temporary protected status (TPS) to nationals of Afghanistan. This status allows individuals from Afghanistan to remain in the United States legally due to the unsafe conditions in their home country, which may include ongoing conflict or natural disasters. Key provisions of the Act include the designation of Afghanistan for TPS, which means that Afghan nationals who meet certain criteria can apply for this status. The designation is effective from the date the law is enacted until July 1, 2029.