House Passes Bill to Grant Temporary Protected Status to Haitians Through 2029
The House passed this bill and sent it to the Senate, where it has been placed on the legislative calendar. Nothing has happened with the proposal since April 21, 2026. The Senate must now decide whether to take up the bill for a vote, but it remains stalled.
Companion bill: Sen. Markey Leads Senate Democrats in Push to Grant Haiti Temporary Protected Status Through 2029 →224–204
No action since April 2026
The bill has already passed the House and is waiting for a vote in the Senate. While it has momentum, immigration bills often face tough debates that can slow them down.
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Companion
Identical companion bill S. 4814 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
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Haitians on temporary visas or in other precarious immigration statuses could benefit from TPS designation, which would allow them to remain in the U.S. legally and work even if their current visa expires. This provides a safety net for those who might otherwise fall out of status during the covered period.
“Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall designate Haiti for temporary protected status”
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Received in the Senate.
The Senate has received the House-passed bill and will decide whether to take it up.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 204 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2940)
On Passage
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
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