H.R. 1689Heading to a voteSecurity & foreign affairs
Bill would mandate 18-month Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
Data as of July 22, 2026
HR 1689 would legally require 18 months of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti starting August 3, 2025.AI-decoded35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, beginning August 3, 2025. Unlike the usual process, where the Secretary has discretion, this bill makes the designation mandatory by law, removing uncertainty over renewal.
Who does it affect?
Haitian nationals in the U.S. who may qualify for TPS, along with employers who hire them and immigration officials who process applications.
Why does it matter?
The designation would let eligible Haitian nationals continue living and working legally in the U.S. during the period, without discretionary review by the executive branch. The bill has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for further consideration.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote — You are here
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: it's headed for a House floor vote. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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- 4 Republicans join Democrat effort to shield 350,000 Haitians from deportation
theblaze.comMar 31, 2026Leans right
- Six House Republicans Vote for Haitians’ Temporary Protected Status
pjmedia.comApr 15, 2026Leans right
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Official title
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
- Introduced:
- February 27, 2025
- Latest action:
- April 21, 2026
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.
Read the official bill on Congress.gov