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HR1689Passed House

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

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Introduced
In Committee
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-27
Introduced
8
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘ
Type

Sponsor

Laura Gillen
Laura Gillen
Democrat · NY · Representative

Latest Action

Received in the Senate.

2026-04-17

Bill Summary

<p>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&nbsp;of a TPS-designated country&nbsp;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.)</p>

Subjects

International Affairs
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