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Congress·In Progress·H.Res. 965

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

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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.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

1 milestone14 actions
Apr 15, 2026House

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.

Apr 15, 2026House

The previous question was ordered without objection.

Apr 15, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 965.

Apr 15, 2026House

Considered from the Discharge Calendar. (consideration: CR H2900-2902; text: CR H2900)

Apr 15, 2026House

Consideration initiated from the Discharge Calendar.

Vote Results

2 votes
HousePassedApr 15, 2026

On Motion to Discharge

219
209
Democrat
2120 · 1
Republican
6209 · 2
Independent
10
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HousePassedApr 16, 2026

On Agreeing to the Resolution

220
207
Democrat
2120 · 1
Republican
7207 · 3
Independent
10
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News

Fox Newsunknown

Alito rips race-based claim in high-stakes migrant protections case at Supreme Court

USA Todayunknown

Supreme Court weighs Trump bid to end Syrian, Haitian deportation protections

NPRunknown

Supreme Court appears to lean toward ending TPS for some migrants

POLITICOunknown

Immigrants with temporary legal status could score slim win at Supreme Court

CBS Newsunknown

Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to end deportation shield for Haiti and Syria as thousands brace for ruling

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 ActionPOSTPONED 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.

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