Rep. Chu Applauds Temporary Protected Status Designation for Nepal

Washington, DC – On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its decision to designate Nepal for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) based on the conditions of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks that devastated the country in April 2015. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement:

“I commend Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson for his decision to grant Temporary Protected Status to those impacted by the horrific earthquake in Nepal that took over 8,000 lives. In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, I joined many of my colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary Johnson and Secretary Kerry to ensure that eligible nationals of Nepal would be able to live and work in the U.S. as their country continues to recover and heal. I appreciate Secretary Johnson’s swift decision to grant TPS for Nepal, and I will continue to support efforts to assist the Nepalese people as they rebuild from this terrible natural disaster.”