S.J.Res. 213: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".


Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: Sept. 14, 2026

Last Action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668. (Sept. 17, 2026)

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This joint resolution would formally disapprove of the DHS regulation eliminating duration of status for foreign students and members of the media. 

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) (Sept. 14, 2026)

Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) (Sept. 14, 2026)

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) (Sept. 14, 2026)

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) (Sept. 14, 2026)

Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) (Sept. 14, 2026)

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) (Sept. 14, 2026)

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) (Sept. 14, 2026)

Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) (Sept. 14, 2026)

Sen. Angus King (I-ME) (Sept. 14, 2026)

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) (Sept. 14, 2026)

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) (Sept. 14, 2026)

Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) (Sept. 15, 2026)

Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) (Sept. 16, 2026)

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