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

Last action on Apr 16, 2026House: On Agreeing to the Resolution

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This legislation proposes to mandate that the Secretary of Homeland Security designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months, beginning on August 3, 2025. TPS is a temporary immigration status granted to eligible nationals of a country who are already in the United States when conditions in their home country prevent them from returning safely. If enacted, this bill would provide qualifying Haitian nationals with protection from deportation and the legal right to live and work in the United States for the duration of the designation.

Under the provisions of this bill, eligible individuals would be able to obtain employment authorization and would not be subject to detention based on their immigration status while their TPS remains valid. This measure aims to provide a legal safety net for those affected by the ongoing instability in Haiti, ensuring they are not forced to return to a dangerous environment. Because this is a standard bill, it would require approval from both chambers of Congress and the signature of the President to become law.

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House: On Passage — Passed

Apr 16, 2026

Apr 16, 2026, 12:43 PM ET

HousePassed

On Agreeing to the Resolution

220 Yes

207 No

VotePassageHouseRule Vote

The House of Representatives passed H.Res. 965 by a vote of 220 to 207. This was a procedural vote to set the rules for debating H.R. 1689, a bill that would require the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS is a program that allows foreign nationals to remain in the United States if their home country is deemed unsafe due to ongoing conflict or environmental disasters. The vote followed strict party lines, with all 212 Democrats voting in favor and 207 Republicans voting against. Only seven Republicans broke with their party to support the resolution. This result means the House can now proceed to a final debate and a subsequent vote on the underlying bill regarding Haiti's status. If the underlying bill eventually passes both the House and Senate and is signed into law, it would provide legal protections and work authorization to eligible Haitians currently in the U.S. For now, this successful vote simply clears the legislative path for that discussion to happen on the House floor.

H.Amdt.174Agreed To

Substitute amendment

Apr 16, 2026

Apr 15, 2026, 1:50 PM ET

HousePassed

On Motion to Discharge

219 Yes

209 No

VoteProceduralHouseRule Vote

The House of Representatives passed a motion to discharge H.Res. 965, a procedural move used to bypass committee leadership and bring a measure directly to the floor for a vote. This specific motion clears the way for the House to consider H.R. 1689, a bill that would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS is a program that allows foreign nationals to remain in the United States if their home country is deemed unsafe due to ongoing conflict or environmental disasters. The vote was largely split along party lines, with 212 Democrats and 6 Republicans voting in favor, while 209 Republicans voted against it. This successful discharge petition is a rare legislative maneuver, as it requires a majority of the House to sign on against the wishes of the majority party's leadership. The passage of this motion indicates significant support for addressing Haitian immigration status despite partisan disagreements over border policy. By passing this motion, the House has formally agreed to debate and vote on the underlying bill, H.R. 1689. If that bill eventually passes the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration. The outcome of this vote ensures that the status of Haitian migrants remains a central focus of the current legislative session.

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

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