H.R. 1689119th CongressHouse Bill

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

Passed the House

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.)

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Introduced Feb 27, 2025Last action Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in HouseFeb 27, 2025
Passed HouseApr 16, 2026
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Being considered by the Senate

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This house bill has been approved by the House of Representatives and is now before the Senate.

Who introduced this

Laura Gillen

Laura Gillen

Democrat

U.S. Representative · NY-4

6 cosponsors — mostly Democrats

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