On Nov. 7, ABC joined Associated General Contractors, the Leading Builders of America and the National Association of Home Builders in a letter to Congressional leaders expressing the construction industry’s concerns regarding the upcoming decisions related to the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for El Salvador, Haiti and Honduras. The letter urged Congress to take legislative action to ensure that TPS holders can remain and continue to work legally in this country. 

Local businesses and economies need these legally authorized workers from these countries and would be adversely impacted by a failure to extend their status.

Newsline will continue to update readers on any congressional action regarding TPS designations for El Salvador, Haiti and Honduras.