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S.J.Res. 8 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA) (Introduced 01/30/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.56 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Judiciary Committee |
| Latest Action | 01/30/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (01/30/2025)
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security titled Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants and published on December 13, 2024. This rule makes permanent the increase of the automatic extension period from 180 days to 540 days for expiring employment authorization documents. The extension applies to eligible noncitizens who renew these authorizations on time.
119 SJ 8 IS: 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”. U.S. Senate 2025-01-30 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIA119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. J. RES. 8IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 30, 2025Mr. Kennedy (for himself and Mr. Scott of Florida) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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.That Congress disapproves 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(89 Fed. Reg. 101208 (December 13, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 01/30/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Title as Introduced | 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". |
| Display Title | 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". |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Judiciary Committee | 01/30/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Immigration
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