H.R. 1689 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
H.R. 1689 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 27, 2025, sponsored by Laura Gillen with 8 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Groups that lobbied
- 14
What it does
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.)
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Laura Gillen (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
- Passed the HouseApr 16, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374. (Apr 21, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Apr 16, 2026 · Passed224–204
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Who lobbied on it
14 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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