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.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 965, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Pressley demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 965.
Considered from the Discharge Calendar. (consideration: CR H2900-2902; text: CR H2900)
Consideration initiated from the Discharge Calendar.
Vote Results
2 votesOn Motion to Discharge
On Agreeing to the Resolution
News
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House discharge petition on TPS for Haiti secures enough signatures to force vote
Donald Trump suffers Supreme Court setback over migrant protections
Supreme Court to hear case over push to end legal protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants
Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Trump Can Take Temporary Protected Status Away From Haitians And Syrians
Source Information
Document Type
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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