""I have one of the largest Haitian populations in the country in my district," said Rep. Michael Lawler (R-New York), who signed the petition to push the bill to the House floor. "... If you end [temporary protections] without addressing work authorization, it will cause a huge crisis in our health care system, especially in an area like mine, where a lot of our Haitian TPS holders are nurses.""
""These 350,000 Haitian nationals are our neighbors. They're valued members of our community," said Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Massachusetts), who whipped support for the bill, in a video posted to her Instagram account this week. Pressley co-chairs the House Haiti Caucus."
A coalition of House Republicans and Democrats voted to advance a bill reinstating temporary protected status for 350,000 Haitians in the U.S. Six Republicans joined 212 Democrats and one independent in support of the measure. The bill aims to extend protections for three years, addressing concerns over potential crises in healthcare systems. This vote marks a significant break from Trump's immigration policies, showcasing a rare bipartisan effort. The bill's future in the Senate remains uncertain, but the use of discharge petitions has gained traction in Congress.
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