House passes bill extending protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S.

""This is a monumental victory in a long-fought battle to protect the safety, dignity, and humanity of our Haitian neighbors," Pressley said in a statement after the bill's passage."

""Democrats and Republicans alike have come together to support our Haitian neighbors not just because this is good, commonsense policy, but because it is the right, humane thing to do.""

""The Administration understands members have to vote their districts at times. This terrible bill is going nowhere and there has been a veto threat issued.""

The U.S. House voted 224-204 to extend temporary protected status for Haitian migrants until 2029, with support from 10 Republicans. Rep. Ayanna Pressley led the effort using a discharge petition. Pressley called it a monumental victory for Haitian neighbors, emphasizing the bipartisan nature of the support. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it may face challenges due to a Republican majority and a potential veto from President Trump, who opposes the measure as part of his immigration policy.

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