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HRES 965

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

119th Congress Introduced by Ayanna Pressley

H.R. Res. 965 would fast-track consideration of H.R. 1689, designating Haiti for Temporary Protected Status through a set period and outlining strict debate rules.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Bill Summary · HRES 965

Summary of H.Res. 965 (115th? 119th Congress) – Providing for consideration of H.R. 1689

Note: This is a House Resolution that governs the order and conditions for considering a separate bill, H.R. 1689, rather than enacting substantive policy itself. The text provided indicates it is from the 119th Congress, with sponsor Ayanna Pressley (Co-sponsor) and actions as of early 2026.

1) Purpose and intent

  • The resolution specifies the procedural framework for considering H.R. 1689 in the House.
  • H.R. 1689 would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a defined period.
  • H.Res. 965 ensures rapid and streamlined consideration of H.R. 1689 on the House floor, including waivers of certain procedural rules and limits on debate.

2) Key provisions of H.Res. 965 (the resolution)

  • Section 1: Designation of Haiti for TPS
    • As amended, the substitute text requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status.
    • The designation lasts for a specific period: until three months after January 20, 2029.
  • Section 2: Rules for consideration
    • Limits certain procedural rules (Clause 1(c) of Rule XIX and Clause 8 of Rule XX) for the consideration of H.R. 1689.
    • Provides for a structured debate: up to one hour of total debate, equally divided between the Majority and Minority Leaders (or their designees), and one motion to recommit.
  • Section 3: Transmission to the Senate
    • Requires the Clerk to transmit a message to the Senate no later than one week after passage, notifying that H.R. 1689 has been passed by the House.
  • Section 4: Amendment in the nature of a substitute
    • Specifies the text of the substitute amendment that would be adopted (which contains the Haitian TPS designation language stated above).

3) Who/what is affected

  • Affected policy: Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals.
  • Affected entities:
    • Haitian nationals in the United States who would be eligible for TPS protections during the designated period.
    • U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would administer TPS for Haiti.
    • Employers and communities in the U.S. with Haitian TPS beneficiaries (via work authorization, protection from removal, and potential eligibility for employment authorization documents during TPS).
  • The resolution itself affects legislative procedure rather than policy implementation; it clarifies the process to bring H.R. 1689 to a vote.

4) Procedural/timeline aspects

  • Purpose: To provide for expedited consideration of H.R. 1689 on the House floor.
  • Debate limits: Up to 60 minutes of total debate, split evenly between the majority and minority sides; includes one motion to recommit.
  • Waivers: The resolution waives certain points of order to expedite consideration.
  • Timing: If adopted, H.Res. 965 directs the House to proceed promptly to H.R. 1689, and, after passage, to transmit the bill to the Senate within one week.
  • Status notes: As of the action history, a discharge petition was filed (2026-01-22) and later a motion to discharge filed (2026-03-27), indicating ongoing procedural efforts to move the resolution and the underlying bill through the House.

5) Practical impact to readers

  • If H.Res. 965 is adopted and H.R. 1689 is enacted, Haiti would be designated for TPS for the period ending three months after January 20, 2029.
  • TPS designation would provide temporary protection from deportation and work authorization for eligible Haitian nationals during the designation window, subject to DHS rules and eligibility criteria.
  • The resolution itself is a procedural step and does not create TPS rights directly, except as it facilitates passage of the substantive bill.

If you’d like, I can provide a plain-language overview of Temporary Protected Status and the typical eligibility implications for Haiti-based beneficiaries under TPS law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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