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Littler | One Big Beautiful Bill’s Impact on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Work Permits

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On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” This federal budget reconciliation law addresses various issues including tax policy, border security and immigration, defense, energy production, the debt ceiling, and modifications to SNAP and Medicaid. Among numerous provisions related to spending, fees, and enforcement, this law specifically modified DHS’s authority over Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), including those granted under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), significantly limiting work authorization based on TPS. Read More