WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today introduced a joint resolution of disapproval under Congressional Review Act (CRA) procedures for the Biden administration’s rule that automatically extended the renewal period for an immigrant employment authorization document (EAD) to almost a year-and-a-half before officials could review those permits. 

On Jan. 13, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized a rule that permanently increased the period for renewing automatic employment authorizations from 180 days to 540 days.

“The Biden administration’s dangerous rule automatically extended work permits for immigrants to 540 days. Giving immigrants more time to avoid reporting to U.S. officials hampers the Trump administration’s efforts to enforce our immigration laws and keep Americans safe,” said Kennedy.

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) joined the resolution.

“The Biden-Harris administration worked for four years straight to dismantle our nation’s immigration system and open our southern border, allowing millions of illegal aliens to come across our border unvetted and unchecked. Then, in a last-minute move, former President Biden passed a ridiculous rule that allows illegal aliens to keep jobs in the United States for over a year without authorization. That’s insane, and it undermines President Trump’s mandate and efforts to secure the border and put Americans’ interests first. I’m proud to work with my colleagues to reverse this dangerous rule,” said Scott. 

The Biden administration’s rule applies broadly to immigrants, refugees, green card holders, aliens with temporary protected status, aliens who file for deportation suspensions, spouses of H-1B visa holders and more.  

If Congress fails to reverse the Biden administration’s rule, the Trump administration may face more difficulty detecting those who live and work illegally in the U.S.