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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants".

USA119th CongressSJRES-8| Senate 
| Updated: 1/30/2025
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (2)
Rick Scott (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution, S. J. RES. 8, aims to disapprove a specific rule promulgated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The rule in question, titled "Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants," sought to extend the automatic validity period for employment authorization documents for certain individuals awaiting renewal decisions. By passing this resolution, Congress would effectively nullify the DHS rule, ensuring it has no legal force or effect. This legislative action is undertaken pursuant to chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which provides a mechanism for congressional review and disapproval of federal agency regulations.
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Timeline
Jan 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 30, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HJRES 119-23: Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants".

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants".

USA119th CongressSJRES-8| Senate 
| Updated: 1/30/2025
This joint resolution, S. J. RES. 8, aims to disapprove a specific rule promulgated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The rule in question, titled "Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants," sought to extend the automatic validity period for employment authorization documents for certain individuals awaiting renewal decisions. By passing this resolution, Congress would effectively nullify the DHS rule, ensuring it has no legal force or effect. This legislative action is undertaken pursuant to chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which provides a mechanism for congressional review and disapproval of federal agency regulations.
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Timeline
Jan 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 30, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (2)
Rick Scott (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HJRES 119-23: Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted