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Ed Markey: TPS holders are our friends, our neighbors, and our colleagues. In cities and towns across Massachusetts and Delaware…

On the recordAugust 28, 2026
TPS holders are our friends, our neighbors, and our colleagues. In cities and towns across Massachusetts and Delaware, Haitian TPS holders have lived, worked, and been valuable members of our communities for years. They deserve the stability of preserving their status, the dignity to live without fear, and the security of not being returned to danger. We strongly urge you to lead on this issue by bringing H.R. 1689 to the floor without delay when the Senate reconvenes.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Urging Senate leaders to vote on H.R. 1689 for TPS.

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