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House Vote to Extend TPS for Haitians Until 2029

3/30/2026

Summary

Pressley Advances TPS

A discharge petition led by Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) enables a House vote to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants.
The bipartisan effort includes support from four Republican representatives and would extend TPS for Haiti until January 2029.
A federal judge blocked the administration's order to terminate TPS.
The ruling affects more than 350,000 Haitian nationals.
The House vote is expected in coming weeks after a waiting period.

Summary

Salazar Advocates TPS

U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar helped advance a House vote on a Democratic bill to restore Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants, with Rep. Ayanna Pressley's discharge petition gaining support.
The effort reflects a broader push against the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Salazar backs a petition for Venezuelan nationals and urges Congress to act amid instability in both countries.
She advocates maintaining TPS until conditions improve to protect vulnerable populations.

History

Historical Context

In 1990, the U.S. established Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians fleeing political violence, initially protecting around 60,000 individuals. The current bipartisan effort to extend TPS until January 2029 highlights ongoing instability in Haiti and the impact of U.S. immigration policies, potentially affecting over 350,000 Haitians who rely on TPS for safety and stability in the U.S.

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Pressley Advances TPS

A discharge petition led by Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) enables a House vote to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants.
The bipartisan effort includes support from four Republican representatives and would extend TPS for Haiti until January 2029.
A federal judge blocked the administration's order to terminate TPS.
The ruling affects more than 350,000 Haitian nationals.
The House vote is expected in coming weeks after a waiting period.

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