To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
USA119th CongressHR-1689| House
| Updated: 2/27/2025
Laura Gillen
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (6)
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.
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To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
USA119th CongressHR-1689| House
| Updated: 2/27/2025
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.
Laura Gillen
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (6)
Judiciary Committee
International Affairs
Related Bills
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted