To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for an 18-month period starting August 3, 2025. Under this designation, eligible Haitian nationals would be protected from removal, would not be detained based on their immigration status, and would be authorized to work in the United States.

This bill primarily affects eligible nationals of Haiti who are currently in the United States and seeking temporary protected status. The Department of Homeland Security is also affected, as the bill directs the Secretary to manage the designation and related processes, such as issuing employment authorizations and halting removals for qualifying individuals.

• Temporary Protected Status designation for Haiti. Directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an 18-month period starting August 3, 2025.
• Protections for eligible Haitian nationals. Provides eligible individuals with employment authorization and protection from removal or detention based on immigration status for the duration of the designation.

The designation of Haiti for temporary protected status would take effect on August 3, 2025, and remain in place for a period of 18 months.

The bill utilizes the existing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) framework, directing the Department of Homeland Security to apply this legal designation to Haiti for a specific 18-month period.

The bill aims to provide eligible Haitian nationals with temporary protected status for an 18-month period starting August 3, 2025, which would grant them employment authorization and protection from detention or removal based on immigration status.