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HR. 1689 · 119th Congress

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

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Introduced: 2/27/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill ID: 119hr1689
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

Introduced in House

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.)

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 2/27/2025

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3/29/2026

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status for 18 months starting on August 3, 2025. • This policy could affect local immigration services and support organizations that assist individuals seeking TPS. • Local employers may see changes in the workforce if individuals from Haiti are granted work authorization under TPS. • There may be questions about how the implementation of TPS for Haiti could impact local resources and public services. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.

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