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 who are currently in the United States to remain in the country temporarily due to the unsafe conditions in their home country. Key provisions of the Act include the designation of Afghanistan for TPS, which means that Afghan nationals can apply for this status. The protection is set to last from the date the law is enacted until July 1, 2029.