; Whereas just as their ancestors valiantly fought alongside our troops and contributed to our victory in the American Revolutionary War, Haitian TPS holders contribute to every aspect of society in the United States and are deeply woven into our communities; Whereas Haitian TPS holders’ contributions include raising United States-born children and Haitian-American families, creating jobs as entrepreneurs, making significant contributions to Social Security, Medicare, and other programs as taxpayers, improving our workforce and global competitiveness through their pursuit of higher education, and supporting vulnerable Americans; Whereas President Donald Trump has commended Haitians for their contributions to American society, acknowledged Haiti’s lingering challenges, and committed to being the greatest champion for Haitians; Whereas following a long advocacy campaign supported by more than 100 Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle, governors, State and local legislators, activists, and various other leaders, the Department of Homeland Security extended Haiti’s temporary protected status through January 22, 2018; Whereas the short-term extension and ensuing statements have triggered widespread uncertainty and panic among Haitian TPS holders; Whereas extending Haiti’s temporary protected status for 18 months would dispel this uncertainty, enable beneficiaries to continue making valuable contributions to Haiti and the United States, hasten Haiti’s recovery from the disasters that prompted the TPS designation, provide United States agencies adequate time to conduct on-the-ground assessments; and Whereas an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti would reaffirm a core American value: compassion: Now, therefore, be it