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GovGreed Synthesis · 2026-04-21
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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2026-04-21
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.
2026-04-20
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
2026-04-17
Received in the Senate.
2026-04-16
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-04-16
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 204 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2940)
2026-04-16
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 204 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2940)
2026-04-16
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-04-16
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 1689.
2026-04-16
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1689.
2026-04-16
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 965. (consideration: CR H2940-2947)
Full Bill Text
119 HR 1689 EH: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1689 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. 1. Designation of Haiti for temporary protected status 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. Passed the House of Representatives April 16, 2026. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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