Federal · 119th Congress
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
Policy areaInternational Affairs
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.)
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Cosponsors8
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDU.S. Representative · 20th District · FL
Michael LawlerRU.S. Representative · 17th District · NY
Thomas R. SuozziDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · NY
Wesley BellDU.S. Representative · 1st District · MO
Frank Pallone, Jr.DU.S. Representative · 6th District · NJ
Frederica S. WilsonDU.S. Representative · 24th District · FL
Lois FrankelDU.S. Representative · 22nd District · FL
Joe NeguseDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · COFloor votes
Other titles
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Legislative history12
Apr 21, 2026
SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.
Apr 20, 2026
SenateRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Apr 17, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate.
Apr 16, 2026
House · AmendmentAmendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules.
Apr 16, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 16, 2026
House · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 204 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2940)Roll Call 120224–204
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Apr 16, 2026
House · FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 16, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 1689.
Apr 16, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1689.
Apr 16, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 965. (consideration: CR H2940-2947)
Feb 27, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 27, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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