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The bill temporarily protects and authorizes work for eligible Haitian nationals—stabilizing families and local labor markets—while imposing administration costs, potential strain on local services, and limiting DHS flexibility to tailor implementation.
Haitian nationals who qualify are granted Temporary Protected Status and work authorization, allowing them to remain in the U.S. legally and earn income during the TPS period.
Haitian families in the U.S. avoid immediate removal and family separation, reducing instability for parents and children.
Local employers and communities retain Haitian workers, helping prevent sudden labor shortages and economic disruption.
Taxpayers and the Department of Homeland Security face administrative and program costs to implement and manage the TPS designation.
Border and other local communities may face increased demand for housing, health, and social services if arrivals rise or residents regularize status without matching local resources.
The designation restricts DHS discretion by applying TPS 'notwithstanding any other provision of law,' reducing the agency's flexibility to tailor eligibility or timing.
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Requires DHS to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status through April 20, 2029, protecting eligible Haitian nationals from removal and allowing work authorization.
Designates Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and requires the Department of Homeland Security to maintain that designation until April 20, 2029 (three months after January 20, 2029). The designation shelters eligible Haitian nationals from removal and allows them to apply for work authorization for the period covered. The provision is a single, time-limited directive to DHS to provide TPS for Haiti regardless of other legal constraints, creating a clear end date for the protection.
Introduced February 27, 2025 by Laura Gillen · Last progress April 17, 2026