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H.R. 1689119th CongressPlaced on the calendarLatest action Apr 21, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
Introduced:
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HR 1689 would legally require 18 months of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti starting August 3, 2025.
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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.
Haitian nationals in the U.S. who may qualify for TPS, along with employers who hire them and immigration officials who process applications.
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.
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Right now: it was placed on the Senate floor calendar, and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.
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