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Tampa Free PressApr 16, 2026Local News

GOP Defectors Help House Pass Haitian Protections Despite Trump Veto Threat

Rep. Randy Fine argued against the bill, stating that Temporary Protected Status should remain a short-term response.

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Ten Republicans joined Democrats to pass a bill reinstating Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitians, bypassing GOP leadership. The move sets up a confrontation with the White House, which has threatened a veto.

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