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".

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 22

119th Congress

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".

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Introduced:Jan 16, 2025

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This joint resolution would block a Department of Homeland Security rule that makes changes to several visa programs for foreign workers and students. The rule being blocked includes updates to the H-1B visa program for skilled workers, the F-1 student visa program, and other temporary work visa programs. If this resolution passes both chambers of Congress and becomes law, the DHS rule would be canceled and have no legal effect.

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced1/16/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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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".

This joint resolution would block a Department of Homeland Security rule that makes changes to several visa programs for foreign workers and students. The rule being blocked includes updates to the H-1B visa program for skilled workers, the F-1 student visa pr

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This joint resolution would block a Department of Homeland Security rule that makes changes to several visa programs for foreign workers and students. The rule being blocked includes updates to the H-1B visa program for skilled workers, the F-1 student visa program, and other temporary work visa programs. If this resolution passes both chambers of Congress and becomes law, the DHS rule would be canceled and have no legal effect.

Bill Number: 22
Introduced: 1/16/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Title: 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".
Bill Number: 22
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 1/16/2025
Summary: This joint resolution would block a Department of Homeland Security rule that makes changes to several visa programs for foreign workers and students. The rule being blocked includes updates to the H-1B visa program for skilled workers, the F-1 student visa program, and other temporary work visa pro

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This joint resolution would block a Department of Homeland Security rule that makes changes to several visa programs for foreign workers and students. The rule being blocked includes updates to the H-1B visa program for skilled workers, the F-1 student visa program, and other temporary work visa programs. If this resolution passes both chambers of Congress and becomes law, the DHS rule would be canceled and have no legal effect.

Last updated: 3/3/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution uses Congress's authority to disapprove and cancel federal agency rules.
It targets a DHS rule published in the Federal Register that modernizes requirements for H-1B visas, which allow U.S. companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.
The rule also affects F-1 visas for international students and makes improvements to other temporary worker visa programs.
If passed, the DHS rule would be completely blocked and could not take effect.
The resolution was introduced in the House and has been sent to the Judiciary Committee for consideration.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would affect foreign workers seeking H-1B visas, international students on F-1 visas, and other temporary workers in the United States. It would also impact U.S. employers who hire foreign workers and educational institutions that host international students. By blocking the DHS rule, the resolution would maintain current visa requirements and prevent the modernization changes from taking effect.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

22, 119th Congress (2025). "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".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-22

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