Temporary Protected Status for Haiti

Official: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

IntroducedDecember 18, 2025

CongressHouse of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure

Why This Matters

This resolution sets the stage for the House to consider a bill that would grant temporary protected status to Haiti.

If you are a Haitian national in the U.S., this resolution could help you stay here longer without fear of deportation.

Affects: Haitian nationals living in the United States who may face deportation.

Summary

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

What does this resolution do?

1. This resolution allows the House to discuss a bill about Haiti's temporary protected status. 2. It waives all points of order against considering the bill, making it easier to debate. 3. The resolution specifies that the House will have one hour of debate on the bill. 4. It requires the Clerk to inform the Senate once the House passes the bill. 5. The resolution includes an amendment that sets Haiti's temporary protected status until April 2029.

Who is affected?

Haitian nationals living in the United States who may face deportation.

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