FederalUS Congress

S. 4814: A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA)Referred

S. 4814 status: Referred.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactHigh impact

Bill summary

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Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan30%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental benefit identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental risk identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • May provide economic stability for TPS recipients and their families.

Risks

  • Potential strain on social services in the U.S. if TPS is granted.

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Provides humanitarian relief to individuals from Haiti facing difficult conditions.
  • Offers legal status and work authorization to eligible individuals.

Risks

  • May create a perception of uneven immigration enforcement.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

Congress.gov

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Confidence

high

high

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Analysis status

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Warning

The bill's passage is uncertain given its referral to committee.

Limitation

The bill mandates TPS designation for Haiti until January 20, 2029, without specifying criteria for termination before that date.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
2

Committee

Current

Referred

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Floor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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