Following the House’s recent passage of legislation to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, the issue is now beginning to move in the Senate—and at the same time, remains the subject of ongoing litigation before the Supreme Court. On June 17, 2026, Senators Edward Markey (D‑MA) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D‑DE), joined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and additional colleagues, introduced legislation to preserve Haiti’s TPS designation and, with it, protections for Haitian nationals living and working in the United States, including members of the aging services workforce.

The proposal would allow Haitian nationals to maintain legal status and work authorization while conditions in Haiti remain unstable, marked by political turmoil, widespread violence, and an ongoing humanitarian crisis. This Senate activity builds on momentum created in April, when the House passed a bipartisan bill to extend Haiti TPS for three years, reflecting recognition—across both parties—of the ongoing crisis in Haiti and the importance of TPS holders to U.S. communities and the workforce.

For LeadingAge members, these developments come at a pivotal moment. In parallel with congressional action, the Supreme Court is expected to rule in the coming weeks on the administration’s efforts to terminate TPS for Haiti. That legal decision could have significant and immediate implications for providers and the workforce, while legislative efforts—if successful—would offer a more durable and predictable solution. LeadingAge is encouraged to see continued engagement on this issue in the Senate.

Haitian TPS holders are a vital part of the aging services workforce, filling essential roles across nursing homes, assisted living communities, and home- and community-based services. As LeadingAge has consistently emphasized, policies that maintain work authorization and stability for these workers are directly tied to providers’ ability to deliver care to older adults.

Over the past year, LeadingAge and its members have worked to elevate these connections and build support for action. Providers have participated in public events and media efforts to highlight the workforce implications of TPS policy changes; LeadingAge Southeast and a member organization also filed an amicus brief in the Miot v. Trump case before the Supreme Court, underscoring the real-world consequences for care delivery if TPS is terminated. In addition, LeadingAge has contributed to congressional and policy discussions documenting how the loss of TPS would exacerbate existing workforce shortages and disrupt access to care. However, the path forward in the Senate is uncertain.

While the House bill advanced with a small but meaningful number of Republican votes, the political dynamics in the Senate present a steeper challenge. Passage would require bipartisan support in a chamber where Republican backing for TPS-related legislation will be difficult to secure. We will continue to track both the legislative effort and the pending Supreme Court decision closely and keep members informed as this situation evolves.