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Bill119th CongressFiled Feb 27, 2025International Affairs
H.R. 1689

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

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 27, 2025)

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.)

What just happenedApr 21, 2026

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4](D-NY)Sponsor
8 cosponsors7 D1 R
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  • Placed on Calendar SenateApr 21, 2026
  • Engrossed in HouseApr 16, 2026
  • Introduced in HouseFeb 27, 2025
  1. Apr 21, 2026Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.

  2. Apr 20, 2026Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  3. Apr 17, 2026IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  4. Apr 16, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. Apr 16, 2026FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 204 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2940)

  6. Apr 16, 2026Floor8000

    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)

  7. Apr 16, 2026FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  8. Apr 16, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 1689.

  9. Apr 16, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1689.

  10. Apr 16, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 965. (consideration: CR H2940-2947)

  11. Feb 27, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  12. Feb 27, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Feb 27, 2025IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House