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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 relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".

5/4/2026, 4:16 PM

Summary of Bill SJRES 99

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress as Senate Joint Resolution 99 aims to provide for congressional disapproval, under the appropriate legal chapter, of the rule put forth by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding the "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents." The bill was introduced on December 10, 2025, and focuses on addressing and potentially rejecting the mentioned rule through congressional action. For further details and the full text, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/sjres99/BILLS-119sjres99is.pdf.

Current Status of Bill SJRES 99

Bill SJRES 99 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 10, 2025. Bill SJRES 99 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on December 10, 2025.  Bill SJRES 99's most recent activity was Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 111. (CR S2106) as of April 29, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 99

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
21
Democrat Cosponsors
19
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 99

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 99

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 relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".
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 relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".

Comments

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Lilian Kenney

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24 days ago

This bill is so dumb! Why would they take away automatic extensions for work permits? It's gonna make it harder for immigrants to work legally in the US. How is this gonna help anyone? #confused #SJRESBill99