What is the Current Situation?
On April 16, 2026, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1689 with bipartisan support. This bill extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and work authorization for Haitian nationals for three years (until April 20, 2029).
To build support in the Senate , Senator Ed Markey has introduced S.4814 (Note: Senator cannot co-sponsor H.R. 1689). We are asking Senators to sign on to co-sponsor and vote on S.4814 to extend TPS for Haitians.
Why is This Urgent?
- Protection: It provides critical safety to hundreds of thousands of Haitians who have built families and communities in the United States.
- Economic Impact: Haitian TPS holders contribute significantly to the U.S. economy and local communities.
- Human Dignity: Our faith calls us to stand with the vulnerable and ensure that those who have found refuge can continue to live without fear of deportation.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the bill do? | It extends TPS and work authorization for Haitian nationals for three years. |
| Where is the bill now? | H.R. 1689 is currently in the U.S. Senate calendar waiting for Senators to vote on it. S.4814 is Senator Markey’s bill and needs co-sponsors so that we can track US Senate support. We need all Democrats and at least 14 Republicans to co-sponsor S.4814 to ensure a successful floor vote of H.R. 1689. |
| When will the Senate vote? | We are pushing for co-sponsorship of S.4814 so that we know which U.S. Senators support extending TPS for Haitians. We are working to attain all the support we need as soon as possible so that we can have a vote. |
What Are We Asking People to Do?
Links for these 3 steps are available at cfmicahmovement.com
1. Sign the “Sign-On Letter to Senators Ashley Moody & Rick Scott”. – Visit CFMICAHMOVEMENT.COM/SIGN
2. Join us for a Day of Advocacy by making 2 phone calls on October 14th. – Use our Advocacy Surge Toolkit
3. Come to the Public Witness event at Orlando City Hall on October 18th at 3pm. – Register today via Mobilize
The Call to Action: Advocacy Surge
Call Your Senators
Senate offices take note of phone messages more than emails, so calling and even leaving a voicemail is an effective way to advocate. Use the script below or write your own to voice your support for the Senate TPS bill. Consider calling both local and DC offices. Central Florida Micah Movement is asking for calls to be made on October 14th so that our coordinated effort can have the largest impact. Our Sign-On Letter will be delivered on the 13th, so we want to make sure our Florida Senators hear our demands!
Phone Numbers
Senator Ashley Moody
Orlando Office: 407-254-2573
DC Office: 202-224-3041
Senator Rick Scott
Orlando Office: 407-872-7161
DC Office: 202-224-5274
Scripted Message
“Hello, my name is [Name] and I am a constituent [and pastor / Christian / community leader] in [Your City and Zipcode]. I am calling on Senator [Moody or Scott] to stand with the Haitian community and co-sponsor Senator Markey’s bill, S. 4814, to extend TPS for Haitian immigrants.
I am also a part of the Central Florida Micah Movement, a network of Christians and churches responding to God’s call to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God by standing with immigrants. On October 13th, we delivered a Letter that I signed, along with hundreds of your constituents, and I am calling today to ask for your support in extending TPS for Haitians until 2029.”
