hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Disapproves a new rule about immigration appeal processes.
Senators Kaine (D-VA) and Durbin (D-IL).
Introduced in the Senate, referred to committee.
This bill aims to stop a new government rule from taking effect. The rule, proposed by the Executive Office for Immigration Review, outlines new procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. Senators Tim Kaine of Virginia and Dick Durbin of Illinois introduced this joint resolution, which means it has been formally proposed in the Senate and assigned to a committee for review.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026
This bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. For it to become law, it must pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then be signed by the President. It has not yet received a committee vote or a full Senate vote.
If this bill passes, a specific new rule concerning 'Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals' would not take effect. This means that individuals currently undergoing or planning to undergo immigration appeals would continue to follow the existing procedural guidelines, rather than any new ones proposed by the disapproved rule. The Executive Office for Immigration Review would then be unable to implement the rule as written and would need to explore other options if they still seek to update appeal procedures.
Supporters Say
Supporters believe the proposed rule on immigration appeals is problematic and should not take effect.
Critics Say
Critics would argue the proposed rule is necessary or beneficial for immigration appeal processes.
Based on the bill text, supporters of this resolution aim to prevent changes to immigration appeal procedures. They likely believe the rule is flawed or unnecessary. Critics, on the other hand, would support the Executive Office for Immigration Review's proposed rule, arguing it improves or streamlines the appellate process.