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Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers".
5/6/2025, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HJRES 22
However, some members of Congress have raised concerns about the potential impact of the rule on nonimmigrant workers and the overall immigration system. They argue that the rule could lead to increased competition for jobs among nonimmigrant workers, potentially displacing American workers. Additionally, there are concerns about the potential for abuse and exploitation of nonimmigrant workers under the new rule.
As a result, Bill 119 hjres 22 seeks to disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security. If passed, this bill would prevent the rule from going into effect and would require the Department of Homeland Security to go back to the drawing board and come up with a new proposal that addresses the concerns raised by members of Congress. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 22 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over immigration policy and the treatment of nonimmigrant workers in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 22
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security titled Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers and published on December 18, 2024. The rule revises several regulations applicable to nonimmigrant visas for workers in specialty occupations (H-1B), nonimmigrant visas for students (F-1), and other visas, including by
- adding to the criteria for specialty occupations;
- extending the employment authorization period for F-1 visa holders who are beneficiaries of H-1B petitions; and
- requiring H-1B petitioners to have bona fide job offers for beneficiaries and have legal presence in, and be subject to the legal processes of, the United States.
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0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
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2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Comments

Hallie Walsh
10 months ago
This bill is total BS! It's gonna mess up everything for us hardworking Americans. Why are they making it easier for nonimmigrant workers to come in and take our jobs? This is not right and I'm not happy about it at all. They need to rethink this whole thing ASAP. #NotHappy #KeepJobsInAmerica


