Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
Haiti: Temporary Protected Status Extension
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This resolution sets the rules for the House of Representatives to vote on a bill that helps people from Haiti. The bill requires the government to grant "Temporary Protected Status" (TPS) to Haitians, which allows them to live and work in the U.S. legally for a specific period of time.
- If the bill becomes law, these protections would be guaranteed until April 20, 2029. This is meant to protect people from being deported to Haiti while the country deals with extreme safety issues, violence, and political instability.
- Rep. Pressley introduced this measure to ensure the House holds a formal debate and a quick vote on the matter. The plan includes one hour of debate time shared between both political parties before a final decision is made on whether to pass the bill.
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Milestones
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. Pressley. Petition No: 119-15. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026012215">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Submitted in House
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
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