On the Senate floor on June 22, 2026, Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) sought unanimous consent to advance S 4814, legislation that would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti through 2029. Unanimous consent is a Senate procedure that allows legislation to move forward quickly if no senator objects. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) objected to the request, preventing the bill from advancing through the expedited process.

This Senate action followed House passage of companion legislation earlier this year after a successful discharge petition forced consideration of the measure. While the unanimous consent request was unsuccessful, the floor debate featured continued congressional attention to the implications of Haiti TPS termination following the Supreme Court’s June decision allowing the administration to proceed with ending TPS protections for Haiti. Sen. Markey and other supporters of the legislation are expected to continue pursuing opportunities to advance the measure, though the procedural realities of the Senate and limited Republican support present significant obstacles to its enactment.

Haitian TPS holders remain work authorized under the current timeline. LeadingAge is closely monitoring federal implementation of the TPS termination, including any guidance or actions affecting work authorization and employer compliance obligations.