H.R. 1689 · 119th Congress · International Affairs
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
Designates Haiti for temporary protected status for 18 months. AI-read
What it does
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months beginning August 3, 2025. (Eligible nationals of a TPS-designated country may obtain employment authorization, may not be detained on the basis of their immigration status, and are not subject to removal while they retain TPS.)
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Feb 27, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 House roll 480 |
On PassageTo require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status | D 213–0 · R 10–204 · I 1–0 |
Passed 224–204 |
What members said about it
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Washington (August 27, 2026) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.) today wrote to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer…
“TPS holders are our friends, our neighbors, and our colleagues. In cities and towns across Massachusetts and Delaware, Haitian TPS holders have lived, worked, and been valuable members of our communities for years. They deserve the stability of preserving their status, the dignity to live without fear, and the security…”
Latest action
Apr 21, 2026 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.