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

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Bill ID: 119/hr/1689
Last Updated: April 22, 2026

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Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

ID: G000602

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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.

April 20, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of our esteemed Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Oh, please, it's a bill to "help" Haiti by granting them temporary protected status (TPS). How touching. The real purpose, of course, is to pander to certain voting blocs and special interest groups while pretending to care about the plight of Haitians. It's a classic case of "compassion chic," where politicians get to feel good about themselves without actually doing anything meaningful.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for TPS until January 20, 2029. Wow, what a bold move. I'm sure the fate of humanity depended on this arbitrary deadline. Notably, this provision overrides existing law, because who needs consistency or rational policy-making when you're trying to score political points? It's like prescribing a placebo to a patient and calling it "treatment."

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: Haitian immigrants, immigration lawyers, and politicians looking for a photo op. Oh, and let's not forget the lobbyists who will inevitably benefit from this bill. After all, someone has to pay for those campaign contributions.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. It does nothing to address the underlying issues plaguing Haiti or provide meaningful support to its people. Instead, it creates a temporary solution that will only lead to more problems down the line. It's like treating a patient's symptoms without diagnosing the disease – a classic case of legislative malpractice.

In conclusion, HR 1689 is a textbook example of political posturing, a cynical attempt to exploit a humanitarian crisis for electoral gain. The "treatment" offered by this bill is nothing more than a sugar pill, designed to make politicians feel good about themselves while ignoring the real problems. It's a diagnosis of terminal stupidity, and I'm not surprised – after all, we're dealing with politicians here.

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Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$85,700
17 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$13,000
Committees
$0
Individuals
$72,700

No PAC contributions found

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RALLYE MOTORS
2 transactions
$12,000
2
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

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STONE, JAMES M
2 transactions
$10,000
2
BURNSTEIN, CLIFFORD
2 transactions
$6,600
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DOW, ABIGAIL
2 transactions
$6,600
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DOW, RACHEL
2 transactions
$6,600
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GOLDMAN-FOWLER, AMY
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$6,600
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ANDEER, KYLE
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$3,300
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COFRIN, GLADYS G.
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$3,300
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GURAL, JEFFREY R
1 transaction
$3,300
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WAUGH, SHEILA CLANCY
1 transaction
$900

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 8 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

ID: L000599

Top Contributors

10

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MURTAGH, COSSU, VENDITTI & CASTRO-BLANCO, LLP
Organization WHITE PLAINS, NY
$1,000
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BATMASIAN, JAMES
INVESTMENTS LIMITED OWNER
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
Sep 27, 2023
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BATMASIAN, JAMES
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
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AUSTIN, ROBERT
UNAKA CO., INC. BUSINESSMAN
Individual DALLAS, TX
$6,600
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SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SURFSIDE, FL
$6,534
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SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
Individual SURFSIDE, FL
$6,534
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SCALA, MARY ELLEN
RETIRED RETIRED
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$5,300
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DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
SELF PRESIDENT
Individual SPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,900
Jun 24, 2024
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DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
Individual SPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,900
Jun 25, 2024
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PERLMUTTER, RAFUEL
GOLDEN TASTE CEO
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$3,400
Jun 24, 2024

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]

ID: C001127

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$3,300
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$3,300
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FIGGERS, FREDDIE
FIGGERS INVENTOR
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$6,600
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FIGGERS, FREDDIE
Individual FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
$6,600
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MOISE, RUDOLPH
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GEORGE, DAVID J.
REFUEL DEPOT LLC SALES
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GOLDEN, SYLVIA
NONE RETIRED
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$3,300
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GORI, PHILIP
SELF INVESTOR
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$3,300
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MUELLER, KYLE
ZUTEK DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Individual OLATHE, KS
$3,300
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Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]

ID: S001201

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FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
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$3,300
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SCOTTO LLC
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$1,650
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TERIAN, OLIVIA
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$9,400
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TERIAN, OLIVIA
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MORAN, MARY
NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
Individual GREENWICH, CT
$6,600
Mar 28, 2024
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MORAN, MARY
Individual GREENWICH, CT
$6,600
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FAIVUS, HARRY E.
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$5,000
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SOSNICK, AARON
Individual RENO, NV
$3,392
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Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]

ID: B001324

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PAC ALEXANDRIA, VA
$1,000
Mar 27, 2024
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PAC ALEXANDRIA, VA
$500
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$500
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$500
Jan 25, 2024

Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]

ID: P000034

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PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
Organization TACOMA, WA
$3,300
May 22, 2024
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$2,900
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$1,650
Jun 18, 2024
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$1,650
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$1,000
Oct 16, 2024
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$500
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$500
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PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
Organization TACOMA, WA
$400
May 22, 2024

Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

ID: W000808

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MAGELLAN HOUSING
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Jul 18, 2024
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Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,400
Aug 2, 2024
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NOT EMPLOYED PHILANTHROPIST
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023
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HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
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NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
Individual BAL HARBOUR, FL
$3,300
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LEHMAN DEALERSHIP ENTERPRISES PRESIDENT
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MOISE, RUDOLPH
SELF-EMPLOYED PHYSICIAN
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$3,300
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Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

ID: N000191

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AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
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$3,300
Mar 31, 2023
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$1,000
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$1,000
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$3,300
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UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO INSTRUCTOR
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Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]

ID: F000462

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PRH INVESTMENTS LLC
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$3,300
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CURTIS, ALAN
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$6,600
Feb 21, 2024
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CURTIS, ALAN
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NIC HOLDING CORP TRADING
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