Contact Congress about S.J.Res. 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".

Congress is trying to stop a government rule that would end automatic work permit extensions. Without extensions, workers could lose the right to work while waiting for renewal paperwork to go through.

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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". is a Senate bill stalled. The latest recorded action: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 111. (CR S2106).

Latest action on S.J.Res. 99: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 111. (CR S2106)

Who this affects: This resolution directly affects non-citizen workers who rely on Employment Authorization Documents to work legally in the United States. It also affects the employers who hire them and the families who depend on their income. USCIS as an agency is affected because it limits their ability to change work permit rules through regulation.

Why this matters: Millions of workers depend on Employment Authorization Documents to hold jobs legally. When renewals take months to process, automatic extensions are the safety net that keeps people employed. Without them, workers and their families could face sudden income loss through no fault of their own. This resolution also sets an important precedent for how much power Congress wants agencies to have over immigration rules.

Key provisions in S.J.Res. 99

• Uses the Congressional Review Act, a law that lets Congress quickly approve or reject rules made by federal agencies.
• Targets a specific USCIS rule called 'Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents,' published in the Federal Register on October 30, 2025.
• If enacted, the USCIS rule would have no legal power and could not be enforced.
• Only affects this one USCIS rule. It does not create a new policy or program to replace it.
• The resolution has already been moved out of the Senate Judiciary Committee by petition and is on the Senate calendar, meaning the full Senate can vote on it.

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Questions people ask about S.J.Res. 99

What is S.J.Res. 99?

Congress is trying to stop a government rule that would end automatic work permit extensions. Without extensions, workers could lose the right to work while waiting for renewal paperwork to go through.

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