H.R. 1689 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. — Project Euthyna

The public record · 119th Congress

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

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.)

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To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text

Legislative history

H.R. 1689·House·Bill·International Affairs

Rep. Laura Gillen(Democratic-New York-4)·

Feb 27, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Feb 27, 2025

HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 16, 2026

House · FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 965. (consideration: CR H2940-2947)

Apr 16, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1689.

Apr 16, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 1689.

Apr 16, 2026

House · FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Apr 16, 2026

House · Floor

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 204 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2940)Roll Call 120

Apr 16, 2026

House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 16, 2026

House · AmendmentAmendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules.

Apr 17, 2026

SenateReceived in the Senate.

Apr 20, 2026

SenateRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

Apr 21, 2026

SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.

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Bill text

Apr 16, 2026As passed by the House Apr 21, 2026As placed on the Senate calendar Feb 27, 2025As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

Feb 27, 2025