H.R. 1689
IntroducedTo require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
Latest Action
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.
4/21/2026 • Senate
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.)
Introduced in House • 2/27/2025
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Amendments (1)
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
February 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee Review
Floor Debate
April 16, 2026
Passed Chamber
Other Chamber
April 17, 2026
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (3)
Related Bills (2)
H.Res. 965
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
S. 4814
A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.