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HJRES 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".

119th Congress Introduced by Jodey Arrington and 1 co-sponsor

Overview: HJRES 23, Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization an

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Bill Summary · HJRES 23

Overview: HJRES 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 January 16, 2025

Purpose and Intent: This joint resolution would disapprove of a recent rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that extended the automatic extension period for certain employment authorization document (EAD) renewal applicants. The resolution aims to block the implementation of this rule, which was intended to provide more flexibility for EAD holders during the renewal process.

Key Provisions:
- Disapproves of the DHS rule that increased the automatic extension period for certain EAD renewal applicants from 180 days to 540 days.
- Declares that the rule shall have no force or effect and that the previous 180-day automatic extension period shall be reinstated.
- Prohibits the DHS from issuing a substantially similar rule without explicit congressional authorization.

Affected Parties and Impacts: This resolution would primarily impact foreign nationals in the United States who hold employment authorization documents and are seeking to renew their EADs. The disapproval of the DHS rule would reduce the automatic extension period, potentially causing disruptions for affected individuals and their employers.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The joint resolution has been introduced in the House and is currently in the legislative process. If passed by both chambers of Congress, it would need to be signed by the President to become law and block the implementation of the DHS rule.

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