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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 965

Haiti: Temporary Protected Status Extension

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

about 2 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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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.

Political Response

Milestones

1 milestone3 actions
Jan 22, 2026House

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.)

Dec 18, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Dec 18, 2025

Submitted in House

38 Articles

NewsweekCenter

Donald Trump suffers Supreme Court setback over migrant protections

PBS.orgCenter Left

Supreme Court to hear case over push to end legal protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants

HuffPostLeft

Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Trump Can Take Temporary Protected Status Away From Haitians And Syrians

POLITICOCenter Left

Supreme Court to hear arguments on Trump effort to end legal protections for Haitians, Syrians

The New York TimesCenter Left

Supreme Court Defers Decision on Trump's Bid to End Protections for Migrants

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.

Bill NumberHRES 965
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion 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.)

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