Summary
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.)
Legislative Journey
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.
SenateRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
SenateReceived in the Senate.
SenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 204 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2940)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 204 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2940)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
HouseDEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 1689.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1689.
HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 965. (consideration: CR H2940-2947)
HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HouseIntroduced in House
Introduced in House