Bill · S.J.Res. 8· Senate(119-SJRES-8)
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".
- Introduced
- 1/30/2025
- Last activity
- 1/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- John Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution seeks to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security. The rule in question concerns the ``Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants.'' If this resolution passes, the rule will have no force or effect. The resolution was introduced by Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Scott of Florida.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The resolution nullifies a rule intended to extend the period of legal work authorization for certain immigrant applicants.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
The disruption of employment authorization could negatively impact low-income individuals relying on work permits.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-2
The resolution targets rules that could benefit immigrant populations, which include significant Hispanic American communities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- No specific positive impacts or benefits for individuals are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The text does not explicitly list specific negative consequences or burdens; however, it states that the rule regarding the ``Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants'' would have no force or effect if the resolution is approved.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-5Good For Hispanic Americans-2Good For Low Income Households-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-1
- 2/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Ted CruzRepublican · Texas
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida