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Senate bill requires Secretary of Homeland Security to grant Temporary Protected Status to Haiti

Original title: A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

Last action · June 17, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security designate Haiti for , which would allow eligible Haitian nationals to remain and work in the United States legally for a set period. The measure is currently under review by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Why it matters

This designation would provide immediate legal protection from deportation and work authorization for Haitian nationals currently in the U.S., impacting the legal status of thousands of individuals and their ability to maintain employment.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Haitian nationals

Individuals from Haiti residing in the U.S. would become eligible for legal protection from deportation and work authorization if the designation is implemented.

Directly affected

Secretary of Homeland Security

The Secretary is mandated by this bill to perform the specific administrative action of designating Haiti for TPS.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)?

TPS is a temporary immigration status provided to eligible nationals of certain countries who are unable to return safely due to ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions.

Does this bill automatically grant status to all Haitians?

No, the bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to make the designation, after which specific eligibility requirements for individuals would still apply.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Jun 17, 2026

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Legislative Mandate for Executive Action

The bill attempts to bypass the Secretary of Homeland Security's discretionary power by mandating a specific country designation.

Secretary of Homeland Security Haiti

Connected Entities

Haiti, Secretary of Homeland Security, Committee on the Judiciary

locationHaiti“The country proposed for TPS designation.”Map →

PersonSecretary of Homeland Security“The official responsible for designating countries for TPS.”Map →

OrganizationCommittee on the Judiciary“The Senate committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.congress.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance85
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Controversy75
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment10
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Buzz40
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