U.S. House Passes Bill Requiring DHS to Designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status

Key Point  

• The U.S. House passed H.R. 1689 in a 224–204 vote, requiring DHS to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status through January 20, 2029. 

TPS Designation for Haitian Nationals  

On April 16, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1689, a bill that would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).  

The bill passed by a vote of 224–204, according to the official roll‑call published by the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. 

What the Bill Would Do 

H.R. 1689 would mandate a new TPS designation for Haiti, rather than expand an existing one. If enacted, DHS would be required to designate Haiti for TPS through January 20, 2029. 

A TPS designation would newly open eligibility for Haitian nationals already in the U.S., allowing them to apply for: 

• Protection from removal 
• Work authorization 
• Lawful presence for the duration of the designation period 

TPS designations are typically based on conditions such as armed conflict, environmental disaster, or extraordinary and temporary instability. 

Next Steps in the Legislative Process 

The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate, where further action is required before it can become law. No new TPS designation will take effect unless the Senate passes the bill and it is signed into law, or unless DHS independently issues a designation. 

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