To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
119-HR-1689119th CongressIntroduced Feb 27, 2025International Affairs
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4](D-NY-4)6 cosponsors
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.)
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 27, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025Library of Congress