Question 1

What does HR1689 do?

Accepted Answer

This bill mandates the designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The legislation removes discretion from the Secretary of Homeland Security by requiring the designation rather than permitting it, representing a departure from the typical administrative process where TPS designations are made based on country conditions assessments. The bill establishes a specific timeframe for the designation and overrides any conflicting legal provisions that might otherwise prevent or delay the designation. This legislative approach transforms TPS from an executive branch determination into a congressional mandate, reflecting urgent concerns about conditions in Haiti that warrant immediate protection for Haitian nationals present in the United States.

Question 2

Who sponsored HR1689?

Accepted Answer

Laura Gillen, Michael Lawler, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Thomas Suozzi, Wesley Bell, Frank Pallone, Frederica Wilson, Joseph Neguse, Lois Frankel

Question 3

What is the status of HR1689?

Accepted Answer

Engrossed as of April 17, 2026.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

H. R. 1689