H.R. 1689

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

Sponsor: Laura Gillen

8 cosponsors

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Where it stands

Introduced Feb 27
Committee Skipped
House of Representatives Apr 16
Senate Now
Law —

Introduced Feb 27
Committee Skipped
House of Representatives Apr 16
Senate Now
Law —

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374. (Apr 21)

Votes

On Passage · Passed, 224–204 House of Representatives · Roll Call 120 · Apr 16

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Official summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service.

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.)

Text of the bill

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Sec. 1. Designation of Haiti for temporary protected status Changed · Apr 16

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall designate Haiti for temporary protected status until the date that is 3 months after January 20, 2029.