A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
Sen. Markey Leads Senate Democrats in Push to Grant Haiti Temporary Protected Status Through 2029
This bill is currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee for review. It was recently introduced and is waiting for the committee to decide if it should move forward. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Immigration bills often struggle to pass unless they have support from both parties, and this bill currently only has Democratic sponsors.
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Personal Impact
Haitian nationals in the U.S. on temporary visas who might otherwise lose their status could apply for TPS as an alternative path to remain legally. This provides a safety net for those whose visas are expiring and who cannot safely return to Haiti due to ongoing violence and instability.
“the Secretary of Homeland Security shall designate Haiti for temporary protected status until the date that is 3 months after January 20, 2029”
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
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