House · HR 1689 · 119th Congress
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
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Summary
This bill requires the government to give Haitian nationals in the U.S. a temporary protected status until mid-2029. People with this status can work legally and cannot be deported based on their immigration status. This affects Haitian immigrants already living in the United States.
In Favor
Haiti has faced severe gang violence and no stable government for years. This bill gives Haitians already here a safe and legal place to stay during that crisis. It also lets them work and support themselves without fear of deportation.
Against
Congress would be locking in this protection until 2029 with no way to end it early. The administration loses the normal power to review and adjust the status based on changing conditions. This removes flexibility to respond if Haiti's situation improves before that date.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to give Haiti a temporary protected status designation, shielding eligible Haitian nationals from removal for a set period.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
The provisions stay on topic, addressing only the temporary protected status designation for Haiti and its duration.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
Eligible Haitian nationals in the United States gain protection from removal and the ability to get work permits. The Department of Homeland Security takes on the duty to carry out and manage the designation.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
The bill does not state an authorized dollar amount or include a cost estimate. It shifts administrative duties onto the Department of Homeland Security to process and manage status claims, which carries agency operating costs.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
The bill sets a fixed end date tied to January 20, 2029, so the Department of Homeland Security must manage the transition when that period closes. The bill gives the agency no room to extend or shorten the designation on its own.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 6/5/2026