HRES965119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

Sponsored By: Representative Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]

Passed House

Summary

Creates a time-limited Temporary Protected Status designation for Haiti through three months after January 20, 2029. The measure would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to make that designation notwithstanding other law, but it does not specify who qualifies, what benefits apply, how to apply, or any new funding.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Temporary Protected Status for Haitians through 2029

The resolution directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status. The designation lasts until three months after January 20, 2029. People covered by Haiti’s designation are protected from removal and can apply for work authorization under existing law.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]

MA • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 439 • No: 416

house vote • 4/16/2026

On Agreeing to the Resolution

Yes: 220 • No: 207

house vote • 4/15/2026

On Motion to Discharge

Yes: 219 • No: 209

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