Bill119th Congress

H.R. 1689

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

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Introduced
Feb 27, 2025
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
International Affairs
Latest Action
Feb 27, 2025

Sponsor

Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

Democrat·NY-4
Bioguide ID: G000602
First Name: Laura
Last Name: Gillen
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Bill Details

Update Date
Apr 15, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
1,689
Congress
119
Introduced Date
Feb 27, 2025
Policy Area
International Affairs
Is Law
No
Feb 27, 2025IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Source: House floor actions

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Feb 27, 20250

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months beginning August 3, 2025. (Eligible nationals of a TPS-designated country may obtain employment authorization, may not be detained on the basis of their immigration status, and are not subject to removal while they retain TPS.)

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Introduced in House

Feb 27, 2025

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected s… — Informed