Disapproving 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".

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 23

119th Congress

Disapproving 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".

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Introduced:Jan 16, 2025

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Summary

This joint resolution would block a Department of Homeland Security rule that extended how long certain immigrants can continue working while waiting for their work permit renewals to be processed. The rule increased the automatic extension period from 180 days to 540 days for people who have timely filed to renew their Employment Authorization Documents. If this resolution passes, that 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 "Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants".

This joint resolution would block a Department of Homeland Security rule that extended how long certain immigrants can continue working while waiting for their work permit renewals to be processed. The rule increased the automatic extension period from 180 day

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This joint resolution would block a Department of Homeland Security rule that extended how long certain immigrants can continue working while waiting for their work permit renewals to be processed. The rule increased the automatic extension period from 180 days to 540 days for people who have timely filed to renew their Employment Authorization Documents. If this resolution passes, that rule would be canceled and have no legal effect.

Bill Number: 23
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 "Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants".
Bill Number: 23
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 extended how long certain immigrants can continue working while waiting for their work permit renewals to be processed. The rule increased the automatic extension period from 180 days to 540 days for people who have timely

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This joint resolution would block a Department of Homeland Security rule that extended how long certain immigrants can continue working while waiting for their work permit renewals to be processed. The rule increased the automatic extension period from 180 days to 540 days for people who have timely filed to renew their Employment Authorization Documents. If this resolution passes, that rule would be canceled and have no legal effect.

Last updated: 3/3/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove a Department of Homeland Security rule published in December 2024.
The rule being blocked would have allowed certain immigrants to keep working for up to 540 days (about 18 months) while their work permit renewal applications are being processed.
Under previous policy, work authorization was automatically extended for only 180 days (about 6 months) during the renewal process.
If this resolution passes both the House and Senate and is signed into law, the extended work authorization period would be canceled.
The resolution was introduced by Representatives Arrington, Self, and Moore and has been sent to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would primarily affect immigrants who are legally authorized to work in the United States and need to renew their work permits. If the resolution passes, these individuals would have a shorter automatic extension period while waiting for their renewals to be processed, which could result in gaps in their ability to work legally if their applications take longer than 180 days. Employers who hire these workers would also be affected, as they might face workforce disruptions if employees' work authorization expires before renewals are approved.

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

23, 119th Congress (2025). "Disapproving 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".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-23

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