HB1689Introduced in the House
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
Introduced by Laura Gillen, District NY-4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
Where it stands
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.
April 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Passage RC# 120 · April 16, 2026
224
Yes
204
No
3
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | No |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | No |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | Yes |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | No |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | No |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | No |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | No |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | Yes |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | No |
| French Hill | AR-2 | No |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 965. (consideration: CR H2940-2947)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1689.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 1689.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 204 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2940)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.
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