What is the current status of SJRES 99?

SJRES 99 is currently: In Senate.

Who sponsored SJRES 99?

SJRES 99 was sponsored by Jacky Rosen (D), Sen.

Restores Automatic Extension of Work Permits

IntroducedDecember 10, 2025

In Senate6 months ago

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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 oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Why This Matters

This resolution would cancel a Homeland Security rule that ended automatic extensions of immigrant work permits, so permits in covered categories would again stay valid while a timely renewal application is processed. As a joint resolution, it takes effect only if both chambers pass it and the President signs it or Congress overrides a veto.

If you file on time to renew a work permit in a covered category, you could keep working for up to 540 days while you wait for approval, which can take months.

Who this affects

Immigrants renewing work permits · Asylum seekers · Temporary Protected Status holders · Employers of immigrant workers

What does this resolution do?

1Immigrants in covered categories who apply on time to renew their work permit could keep working legally for up to 540 days while their renewal is pending, as under the earlier rules.
2It cancels the Homeland Security Department's October 30, 2025 rule, which ended automatic extensions so officials could fully screen applicants before letting them keep working.
3Under the Congressional Review Act, the department could not issue a substantially similar rule again unless Congress later passes a law allowing it.

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