To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for TPS
Apr 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
Summary
Commands the Secretary of Homeland Security to give temporary protected status to Haiti until three months after January 20, 2029.
What problem does this solve?
Haitian nationals in the United States may be unable to safely return to their home country due to dangerous conditions. This bill grants them temporary protected status, allowing them to remain in the U.S. until the specified date.
Who does this affect?
- Haitian nationals in the United States
- Department of Homeland Security
What does this bill do?
Mandatory TPS designation for Haiti
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant temporary protected status (TPS) to Haiti, no matter what any other law says.
Sets a specific end date
Specifies that the temporary protected status for Haiti will last until three months after January 20, 2029.
What is the real world impact?
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Provides humanitarian relief
Offers a safe place for Haitian nationals already in the U.S. by preventing their deportation to a country that may be facing serious instability or disaster.
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Limits executive branch power
Forces the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant TPS to Haiti. This removes the usual process where the executive branch decides based on its own review of the conditions.
When does this start?
This bill contains a specific deadline for when the protected status ends.
End of protected status
The temporary protected status for Haiti is set to end on April 20, 2029, which is three months after January 20, 2029.