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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.

June 17, 2026

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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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

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

Secretary of Homeland Security

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

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

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

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

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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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

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 →

Analysis Score

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