House Passes Bill to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians Through 2029

H.R. 1689: Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Nationals·April 16 – April 16, 2026

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House Passes Bill to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians Through 2029

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 224-204 to pass H.R. 1689, which grants Temporary Protected Status to Haitian nationals through April 2029. This bill allows about 350,000 Haitians to live and work legally in the United States due to ongoing violence and instability in Haiti. The legislation aims to prevent the deportation of qualifying individuals during the current humanitarian crisis. Ten Republicans joined Democrats to approve the measure, representing a break from the standard party line. Supporters described the bill as a critical lifeline for Haitian migrants. The bill now moves forward as a direct challenge to the administration's current immigration stance.

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The Facts

Who This Affects

2 groups

Helps

Undocumented

Haitians currently in the U.S. without legal status would gain temporary legal protection from deportation and the ability to work legally if this bill becomes law. TPS provides a shield against removal proceedings and opens the door to employment authorization, which is a major change for people who may be living in fear of enforcement actions.

Visa Holder

Haitians on temporary visas or in other precarious immigration statuses could benefit from TPS designation, which would allow them to remain in the U.S. legally and work even if their current visa expires. This provides a safety net for those who might otherwise fall out of status during the covered period.