What is the current status of SJRES 190?

SJRES 190 is currently: In Senate.

Who sponsored SJRES 190?

SJRES 190 was sponsored by Tim Kaine (D), Sen.

Restores Full Review of Immigration Court Appeals

IntroducedApril 30, 2026

In Senate4 months ago

Intro

Motion

Senate

House

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The House voted against taking this up.

It stays where it is unless leadership tries again.

ImmigrationAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightFederal appellate courtsImmigration status and procedures

Why This Matters

This resolution would cancel a 2026 Justice Department rule that let the Board of Immigration Appeals decide for itself whether to fully review an immigration judge's decision. If enacted, appeals would return to the earlier process, where the Board generally had to consider each appeal's merits.

If you or a family member lose a case before an immigration judge, the Board of Immigration Appeals would generally have to consider your appeal on its merits instead of possibly declining to review it.

Who this affects

Immigrants appealing court rulings · Immigration lawyers · Immigration appeals judges

What does this resolution do?

1The Board of Immigration Appeals would again generally have to decide appeals on their merits instead of choosing which cases it will fully review.
2Briefing schedules and other appeal steps set by the February 6, 2026 Justice Department rule would no longer apply; earlier procedures return.
3Under the Congressional Review Act, the Justice Department could not issue a substantially similar rule unless Congress later authorizes it.
4The resolution must pass both the Senate and House and be signed by the President, or survive a veto, to take effect.

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