In June 2026, Sen. Ed Markey launched Senate Invoice 4814, which might require the federal authorities to designate Haiti for Momentary Protected Standing (TPS) by April 20, 2029, permitting eligible Haitian nationals to stay and work legally within the nation.
The laws stays pending within the Senate Judiciary Committee. Markey additionally joined fellow Democrats in pushing for passage of a Home-approved Haiti TPS invoice, however the effort was blocked in July. His reelection comes as Haitian immigrants face continued uncertainty over their authorized standing and the way forward for federal immigration protections.
Democrat Ed Markey received election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Massachusetts, defeating Republican John Deaton. Markey defeated a major problem from Rep. Seth Moulton on his option to successful one other time period within the Senate, the place he’s served since 2013. Deaton is a lawyer and former Marine. The Related Press declared Markey the winner at 8:01 p.m. EST.
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