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HOUSEH.Res. 965· 119th Congress

House Clears Path for Haiti Temporary Protected Status

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

Sponsor
Ayanna Pressley (D-MA)
Introduced
Dec 18, 2025
Last Action
Apr 16, 2026
Passage
62%
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Introduced
Dec 18, 2025
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Committee
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Floor Vote
Apr 16, 2026
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Both Chambers
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5
Enacted
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01 — The Text

What.

  • This resolution allows the full House to debate and vote on H.R. 1689, which would require the Department of Homeland Security to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haiti.
  • TPS designation allows foreign nationals from designated countries facing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other emergencies to legally live and work in the U.S. temporarily.
  • The resolution itself doesn't grant TPS—it merely permits the underlying bill to proceed to a House floor vote.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Haitian immigrants and advocates gain a chance at legal status; opponents argue it could increase immigration from Haiti during a period of political instability.
  • Haitian nationals currently in the U.S. without legal status could obtain work permits and protection from deportation if the underlying bill passes both chambers.
  • The 220-207 party-line vote signals deep disagreement: supporters emphasize humanitarian concerns; opponents cite border management priorities.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • The resolution passed the House April 16. The underlying H.R. 1689 now awaits a full House vote—timing unclear.
  • If H.R. 1689 passes the House, it moves to the Senate, where it faces uncertain prospects given the close margin and divided control.
  • Call your representative to voice support or opposition on Haiti's TPS designation before the full House votes.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Apr 16, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Apr 16, 2026 — On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 119).
  • Apr 16, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 119).
  • Apr 16, 2026 — Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2939-2940)
  • Apr 15, 2026 — POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 965, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Pressley demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • Apr 15, 2026 — The previous question was ordered without objection.
  • Apr 15, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 965.
  • Apr 15, 2026 — Considered from the Discharge Calendar. (consideration: CR H2900-2902; text: CR H2900)