HR 1689 119th Congress House In Progress

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374. · Apr 21, 2026

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Legislative Summary

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.)

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]
Independent · NY
Cosponsors (8)
Rep. LawlerRep. Cherfilus-McCormickRep. SuozziRep. BellRep. PalloneRep. WilsonRep. NeguseRep. Frankel
Floor Vote
Passed House · Apr 1, 2026
10
Yea · 5%
204
Nay · 95%
3
Not Voting

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