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High Impact

Resolution to Block New DHS Immigration Rule

Original 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".

January 16, 2025

immigration H-1B visas F-1 student visas Department of Homeland Security work authorization

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Jan 16, 2025

Lead sponsor

Jodey Arrington

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution determines whether the Department of Homeland Security's recent updates to and visa regulations will take effect or be permanently blocked.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

H-1B visa holders and applicants

The resolution determines whether new regulatory requirements for their visa status will be implemented.

F-1 student visa holders

The resolution impacts whether proposed flexibility changes to their program requirements will proceed.

Department of Homeland Security

The agency's ability to implement its finalized rule is contingent on the outcome of this resolution.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution, , seeks to formally disapprove of a recent Department of Homeland Security rule that updates requirements for specialty occupation visas and student visa programs. If passed, this resolution would nullify the rule and prevent the agency from implementing these specific changes to programs.

Why It Matters

The resolution determines whether the Department of Homeland Security's recent updates to and visa regulations will take effect or be permanently blocked.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if this resolution passes?

If the resolution passes both chambers of Congress and is signed by the President, the specified Department of Homeland Security rule would be disapproved and would not have any force or effect.

What is the current status of this resolution?

It has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Discoveries

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Legislative Oversight of DHS

The use of a Joint Resolution indicates a formal attempt by Congress to exercise oversight over specific administrative rule-making by the Department of Homeland Security.

Department of Homeland Security

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on the Judiciary“The committee currently reviewing the resolution.”Map →

bill_numberH. J. RES. 22“The identifier for the joint resolution.”Map →

personJodey Arrington“Primary sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personRiley Moore“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personKeith Self“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“The agency that issued the rule being challenged.”Map →

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