A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Officer for Immigration Review relating to "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways".

3/14/2024, 12:41 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 118 SJRes 41 is a joint resolution in the US Congress that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Officer for Immigration Review. The rule in question is related to "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways".

The resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. In this case, the rule in question likely pertains to immigration policies and procedures that may be seen as bypassing or undermining established legal pathways for individuals seeking to enter or remain in the United States.

The purpose of Bill 118 SJRes 41 is to provide a formal mechanism for Congress to express disapproval of this specific rule and potentially prevent it from being implemented. By passing this resolution, lawmakers are asserting their oversight authority and ensuring that any changes to immigration policies are in line with existing laws and regulations. Overall, this resolution highlights the ongoing debate and scrutiny surrounding immigration policies in the United States, and the role of Congress in shaping and overseeing these policies.
Congress
118

Number
SJRES - 41

Introduced on
2023-07-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/27/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 118 SJRes 41 is a joint resolution in the US Congress that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Officer for Immigration Review. The rule in question is related to "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways".

The resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. In this case, the rule in question likely pertains to immigration policies and procedures that may be seen as bypassing or undermining established legal pathways for individuals seeking to enter or remain in the United States.

The purpose of Bill 118 SJRes 41 is to provide a formal mechanism for Congress to express disapproval of this specific rule and potentially prevent it from being implemented. By passing this resolution, lawmakers are asserting their oversight authority and ensuring that any changes to immigration policies are in line with existing laws and regulations. Overall, this resolution highlights the ongoing debate and scrutiny surrounding immigration policies in the United States, and the role of Congress in shaping and overseeing these policies.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Officer for Immigration Review relating to "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways".

Policy Areas
Immigration

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Recent Activity

Latest Action7/27/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.