How Temporary Protected Status Holders Help Disaster Recovery and Preparedness

Author: 
New American Economy
Date of Publication: 
November, 2017
Source Organization: 
New American Economy

In "How Temporary Protected Status Holders Help Disaster Recovery and Preparedness", we use data from the American Community Survey from 2013-2015 to shed light on the economic contributions TPS recipients are making in communities across the country. In the wake of the devastating hurricanes that hit the U.S. this year, we specifically wanted to estimate TPS holders’ contributions to the construction industry and the housing market—two sectors of the economy critical to disaster recovery. We also examine TPS holders’ income and tax contributions to federal, state and local governments—funds that are used to provide emergency services and rebuild, but also make cities more disaster-ready. Our findings suggest that if DHS forces TPS recipients to leave the country, it not only risks putting those individuals in danger, but also threatens significant disruption to local construction industries, housing markets, and the overall economy, all of which are key to preparing for or responding to natural disasters.

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New American Economy. (2017). How Temporary Protected Status Holders Help Disaster Recovery and Preparedness. Retrieved from https://research.newamericaneconomy.org/report/how-temporary-protected-status-holders-helps-disaster-recovery-and-preparedness/

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