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.)

Summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House), via GovInfo BILLSTATUS. Text, sponsors and history on Congress.gov. Sponsor: Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4].

Passed 224–204 on April 16, 2026 · On Passage

Democrats 213–0, Independents 1–0, Republicans 10–204

Source: Official roll call · Voteview