Díaz-Balart Votes to Extend Haiti TPS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, issued the following statement after voting to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti.

"Since returning to office, President Trump proved that to end the border crisis, all that needed to be done was to enforce the rule of law. As a result of his leadership, we've had 11 straight months of zero releases at the border. I've long supported strong border security measures, including as an original sponsor and author of H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act, the most comprehensive and conservative border security bill ever.

At the same time, we must recognize that conditions in Haiti are not conducive to safely returning individuals who have been living and working legally in the United States.

Haiti continues to face severe instability driven by natural disasters, corruption, and widespread violence, making it extraordinarily difficult for its people to live safely.

As my record shows, I have supported Temporary Protected Status for Haitians during times of crisis as a form of humanitarian protection, while remaining committed to enforcing our immigration laws. I am proud to once again support extending these protections for Haitians in the United States."

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