HR 1689 · 119th Congress · International Affairs

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

Introduced 2025-02-27· Sponsored by Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.(2026-04-21)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2026-04-16
Roll #120
Yea 224Nay 204
Democrats
213 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
10 Yea·204 Nay
PassedHouse · 2026-04-16
Roll #120
Yea 224Nay 204
Democrats
213 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
10 Yea·204 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (8)

7 Democrats1 Republican