A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals".

Tim Kaine

Democrat · VA · Senator

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• Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)Original· 2026-04-30

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 48. Record Vote Number: 173. (consideration: CR S2816)

2026-06-16

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Congress is considering blocking a new rule from the immigration courts that would change how people can appeal decisions made by the Board of Immigration Appeals. If approved, this resolution would prevent the rule from taking effect, keeping the current appeal procedures in place instead of allowing the new changes to go forward. This affects immigrants and their lawyers who use the appeals process when fighting deportation or immigration decisions.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S.J. Res. 190 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 190 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to ``Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 30, 2026 Mr. Kaine (for himself and Mr. Durbin) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to ``Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to ``Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals'' (91 Fed. Reg. 5267 (February 6, 2026)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>

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