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US SJR8

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Congressional disapproval resolution under the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8, Title 5, U.S. Code) targeting a Department of Homeland Security rule

  • Nullifies the DHS rule that increased the automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for renewal applicants

  • The targeted rule was published in the Federal Register on December 13, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 101208)

  • Introduced January 30, 2025 by Senator Kennedy (LA) with Senator Scott (FL) as cosponsor; referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee

  • If enacted, the DHS rule would have no force or effect, reverting to previous shorter extension periods for work permit renewals

Legislative Description

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".

Immigration

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

1/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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