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

House Resolution

H.Res. 965

119th Congress

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

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Introduced:Apr 16, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Ayanna Pressley

D - MA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This House Rules resolution would force floor consideration of HR 1689, which requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until three months after January 20, 2029. TPS protects nationals of designated countries from deportation due to ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions.

Latest Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Introduced4/16/2026

StatusMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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This House Rules resolution would force floor consideration of HR 1689, which requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until three months after January 20, 2029. TPS protects nationals of designated countries from deportation due to ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions.

Bill Number: 965
Introduced: 4/16/2026
Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
Bill Number: 965
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced: 4/16/2026
Summary: This House Rules resolution would force floor consideration of HR 1689, which requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until three months after January 20, 2029. TPS protects nationals of designated countries from deportation due to ongoing

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This House Rules resolution would force floor consideration of HR 1689, which requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until three months after January 20, 2029. TPS protects nationals of designated countries from deportation due to ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Procedural resolution to bring Haiti TPS bill (HR 1689) to the House floor
Would require Haiti TPS designation until 3 months after January 20, 2029
Waives all points of order against the bill
Provides 1 hour of debate equally divided between parties
Current TPS for Haiti expired and was not renewed by the Trump administration

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Haitian nationals currently in the U.S. would gain protection from deportation if the underlying bill passes. Families with mixed immigration status would have more stability. Haitian communities in cities like Miami, Boston, and New York would be affected. The procedural resolution reflects Democratic efforts to force a vote over Republican opposition. Haiti continues to face gang violence and instability making return dangerous.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

965, 119th Congress (2026). "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-965

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