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".

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 99

119th Congress

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".

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jacky Rosen

D - NV

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

This Congressional Review Act resolution disapproves a USCIS interim final rule (October 30, 2025) that removed the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents. If enacted, it would nullify the rule and prevent workers from losing work authorization while awaiting renewal processing, which can take months.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Congressional Review Act resolution disapproves a USCIS interim final rule (October 30, 2025) that removed the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents. If enacted, it would nullify the rule and prevent workers from losing work authorization while awaiting renewal processing, which can take months.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Uses Congressional Review Act to disapprove USCIS rule (90 Fed. Reg. 48799)
Would nullify October 30, 2025 removal of automatic EAD extension
Automatic extensions previously protected workers from gaps during renewal processing
USCIS processing delays can leave workers without authorization for months
Sponsored by Sen. Rosen with 10 Democratic cosponsors
Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Immigrant workers with pending EAD renewals face loss of work authorization under the new rule. Employers may lose authorized workers during processing delays. Workers may face gaps in employment, health insurance, and income. The resolution aims to preserve employment continuity during routine renewals.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

99, 119th Congress (2025). "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".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-99