Rep. Laura Gillen (D-NY-4)

“Haiti is overrun by criminal gangs, who kidnap women and girls, extort residents for protection money, and kill with impunity. We must preserve their TPS and protect their lives and safety,” said Wasserman Schultz. “As a descendent of immigrants who fled repression and antisemitism, I'll always fight for law-abiding immigrant families who fled desperate circumstances and who work hard, pay taxes, pass criminal background checks, and contribute to our economy and communities.”
 
“Extending TPS for Haiti is urgent and necessary,” said Frost. “I’ve been fighting to protect Haitian families in Central Florida because Haiti is facing a devastating humanitarian crisis marked by violence, instability, and a lack of basic safety. The House must act to protect these families, and the Senate must follow with the same urgency.”
 
“For Haitian nationals, these deportation threats are not policy. They are a death sentence,” said Rep. Frederica Wilson (FL-24). “My constituents have done everything right, and I refuse to stand by while they are sent back into violence, instability, and fear. Haiti is not safe, and we all know it. This is a humanitarian crisis, and I am demanding immediate action to extend TPS, protect these families, and stand with Haiti. I will keep fighting with everything I have until these families are protected and this injustice is brought to an end.”
 
“Extending TPS for Haiti is not only the moral and humanitarian thing to do—it’s also good policy. It’s good for families, it’s good for our economy, and it’s good for America,” said Pressley. “Today the People’s House has an opportunity to pass our legislation to extend Haiti TPS and save lives. And we must do just that.”
 
"Before I came to Congress, I made a promise to our Haitian community in Nassau County on Long Island that I would use my voice and work with anyone to help protect this community and their existing legal status here in the United States,” said Gillen. “That’s why the very first bill I introduced was a bipartisan bill to extend TPS for Haitians. Without this protection, they will be forced to return to the horrors in Haiti. It has kept hard-working, law-abiding, and taxpaying members of our community from certain death. I am proud that, with the partnership of my Democratic and Republican colleagues, including Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Mike Lawler, we were able to advance a discharge petition on this issue. This week, I intend to pass the very first bill that I introduced in Congress and deliver on a promise that I made before taking office to protect TPS for Haiti.”
 
“Since the start of this administration, we’ve witnessed one attack after another on law-abiding immigrants,” said Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5). “Families are being torn apart, and fear is becoming a twisted new norm across our communities. Extending TPS for our Haitian brothers and sisters would mark a crucial step toward reining in Trump’s terror. I’m deeply grateful to Reps. Pressley and Gillen for leading the fight to save lives, safeguard basic rights, and uphold the dignity our constituents deserve.”
 
"I am proud to fight alongside my colleagues who have refused to stand by as the 350,000 Haitian TPS holders, whom we have come to call our neighbors, friends, and loved ones, are forced back to the same humanitarian turmoil, gang violence, exploitation, chaos, and instability that they narrowly escaped with their lives. These families embody what it means to be good, decent Americans, and they deserve more than to be treated as numbers in Donald Trump’s deportation machine,” said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. “Temporary Protected Status is a promise. For the sake of our Haitian neighbors’ safety and futures, we must not break it.”

Rep. Katherine Clark, Rep. Yvette Clarke, Rep. Maxwell Frost, Rep. Laura Gillen, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Rep. Frederica Wilson

“The current Administration has continuously threatened our Haitian neighbors’ lives by attempting to end their TPS status,” said Rep. Gillen. “But I’m thrilled to share that my legislation extending TPS for Haitians for three years has received the bipartisan support needed to force a vote in the House this week. I’m proud to have introduced this extension as my first bill in Congress, and I am now working to find a Senate partner. This is an important milestone in safeguarding hardworking, taxpaying, law-abiding members of our communities who came to the U.S. seeking safety. Ending this protected status is tantamount to a death sentence for Haitian families who would be sent back to Haiti.”

“In the House of Representatives, it's almost impossible to bring a bill to the Floor in the minority. Rep. Laura Gillen promised that she was going to be a forceful advocate to get stuff done, even with us in the minority, over the objection of both Donald Trump and Mike Johnson,” said Leader Jeffries. “I’m appreciative of Congresswoman Gillen, in partnership with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, for finding a way, joined by every single Democrat in the House and four Republicans, to force an up-or-down vote on extending Temporary Protected Status for Haiti. House Democrats are fighting on multiple fronts on behalf of our Haitian brothers and sisters and I’m confident that we're going to get something done to restore and extend TPS protections.”

Rep. Laura Gillen, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

“As someone from a border community, I’ve seen firsthand how both parties have mishandled immigration for far too long,” said Working Group Chair Gabe Vasquez. “It’s time for change, and I’m proud to be leading the Democratic party forward with new commonsense policies to secure our borders, boost local economies, and expand legal pathways in a humane, cost-effective way.”
 
“Immigration fueled the scientific and technological breakthroughs that defined the 20th century, from building Silicon Valley to putting a man on the moon,” said Global Competitiveness Task Force Chair Greg Stanton. “But today, a woefully outdated immigration system and self-defeating policies are driving talent away and handing our competitors an edge. If we want America to lead the world in AI, advanced manufacturing, and biotechnology – the industries of the future – we need a system built for this century that keeps the U.S. as the top destination for the world’s best and brightest.”
 
“The need to secure our border is one of the top issues I hear about from Long Islanders. Since taking office, one of my major focuses has been moving the ball forward on securing the border and finally fixing our broken immigration system.” said Secure Borders Task Force Chair Laura Gillen. “Today’s NDC framework builds on bipartisan efforts in Congress, laying out a comprehensive plan to deliver the necessary manpower and resources to stop human and narcotics trafficking at our Southern border, prioritize deportation of violent criminals, and protect TPS for our Haitian neighbors.”
 
“Our country has succeeded because we’ve always stood as a beacon of hope and opportunity for millions around the world,” said Agricultural Workforce Task Force Chair Salud Carbajal. “But today, our immigration system falls short of those ideals and is in urgent need of reform. The New Dem Immigration and Border Security Framework is a strong first step toward building a fairer immigration system that strengthens border security, attracts top global talent to American businesses, and creates better pathways for families seeking a new life.”

Rep. Salud Carbajal, Rep. Laura Gillen, Rep. Greg Stanton, Rep. Gabe Vasquez

“Gillen joined other co-sponsors of the bipartisan measure including its lead sponsors Reps. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) and Veronica Escobar (D-Tx.)...Gillen, a freshman House member, noted that immigration was the top issue in her competitive race last year, and said "there is consensus that the system is broken. ‘The American people want a fix, they want a change, and they want us to work together to do our job,’ Gillen said.” 

Rep. Laura Gillen

“Immigration is the one of the top issues I hear about from Long Islanders. When I came to Congress, I said I would work with anyone from any party to finally fix our broken immigration system,” said Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04). “I am pleased to stand among my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to move the ball forward on this critical task with introduction of the Dignity Act, groundbreaking legislation that will secure our borders while providing a pathway for law-abiding immigrants to lawfully work and remain with their families through work and good conduct.”

Rep. Laura Gillen

"Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) led a group of 40 lawmakers urging President Biden and DHS Secretary Mayorkas to redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians in the United States."

Rep. Nanette Barragán, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Rep. Andre Carson, Rep. Greg Casar, Rep. Kathy Castor, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Rep. Yvette Clarke, Rep. Joe Courtney, Rep. Debbie Dingell, Rep. Lois Frankel, Rep. Maxwell Frost, Rep. Chuy Garcia, Rep. Sylvia Garcia, Rep. Laura Gillen, Rep. Craig Goldman, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Jonathan Jackson, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Rep. Seth Magaziner, Rep. Jim McGovern, Rep. Grace Meng, Rep. Kweisi Mfume, Rep. Seth Moulton, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rep. Frank Pallone, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Rep. Delia Ramirez, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Rep. Bobby Scott, Rep. Brad Sherman, Rep. Darren Soto, Rep. Bennie Thompson, Rep. Dina Titus, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Rep. Paul Tonko, Rep. Juan Vargas, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Rep. Maxine Waters, Rep. Frederica Wilson