Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 219–209 to advance a bill extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants, despite opposition from President Donald Trump. Six House Republicans and one Independent joined all Democrats to support the measure, which aims to protect Haitians through April 2029.
Key Facts
- The vote was 219 in favor and 209 against to move forward the TPS extension for Haitians.
- Six House Republicans broke with President Trump and voted for the TPS extension.
- The Republicans who voted for the bill are Don Bacon, Brian Fitzpatrick, Mike Lawler, María Elvira Salazar, Carlos Giménez, and Nicole Malliotakis.
- Independent Representative Kevin Kiley, who recently left the Republican Party, also supported the measure.
- The bill seeks to extend TPS protections for Haitians until April 2029.
- The effort is led by Representative Ayanna Pressley, a Democrat from Massachusetts.
- TPS is a program that allows people from certain countries affected by disasters or conflict to stay in the U.S. temporarily.
- The bill faces opposition from President Trump and his supporters.
