To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
USA119th CongressHR-1689| House
| Updated: 4/21/2026
Laura Gillen
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (8)
Judiciary Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) . This designation would provide temporary relief from deportation and work authorization for eligible Haitian nationals residing in the United States. The legislation specifically requires the TPS designation to last for a period of 18 months , beginning on August 3, 2025 , irrespective of other legal provisions.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 965.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 965. (consideration: CR H2940-2947)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1689.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 1689.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 204 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2940)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.
International Affairs
Caribbean areaForeign laborHaitiImmigration status and procedures
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
USA119th CongressHR-1689| House
| Updated: 4/21/2026
This bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) . This designation would provide temporary relief from deportation and work authorization for eligible Haitian nationals residing in the United States. The legislation specifically requires the TPS designation to last for a period of 18 months , beginning on August 3, 2025 , irrespective of other legal provisions.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 965.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 965. (consideration: CR H2940-2947)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1689.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 1689.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 204 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2940)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.
Laura Gillen
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (8)
Judiciary Committee
International Affairs
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Caribbean areaForeign laborHaitiImmigration status and procedures