openregs: legislation: 31 rows where bill_type = "sjres" and policy_area = "Immigration" sorted by introduced

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bill_id	congress	bill_type	bill_number	title	policy_area	introduced_date ▲	latest_action_date	latest_action_text	origin_chamber	sponsor_name	sponsor_state	sponsor_party	sponsor_bioguide_id	cosponsor_count	summary_text	update_date
119-sjres-99	119	sjres	99	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".	Immigration	2025-12-10	2025-12-10	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]	NV	D	R000608	10		2025-12-15T19:43:24Z
119-sjres-8	119	sjres	8	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants".	Immigration	2025-01-30	2025-01-30	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]	LA	R	K000393	2		2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
118-sjres-94	118	sjres	94	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.	Immigration	2024-06-05	2024-06-05	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]	IA	R	G000386	46		2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
118-sjres-41	118	sjres	41	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Officer for Immigration Review relating to "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways".	Immigration	2023-07-27	2023-07-27	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]	TX	R	C001056	16		2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
118-sjres-25	118	sjres	25	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States".	Immigration	2023-04-25	2023-04-25	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]	SC	R	S001184	36		2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
118-sjres-18	118	sjres	18	A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".	Immigration	2023-03-08	2023-05-22	Held at the desk.	Senate	Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]	KS	R	M001198	12		2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
117-sjres-64	117	sjres	64	A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".	Immigration	2022-11-14	2022-11-14	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]	KS	R	M001198	2	This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and published on September 9, 2022. The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) would be denied admission or lawful permanent resident status because that individual is likely to become a public charge (i.e., receive certain public benefits). This joint resolution restores into effect the nullified 2019 final rule.	2023-08-07T23:45:18Z
117-sjres-46	117	sjres	46	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers".	Immigration	2022-04-28	2022-05-26	Motion by Senator McConnell to reconsider the vote by which S.J. Res. 46 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 211) entered in Senate.	Senate	Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]	WI	R	J000293	30	This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues. (Among other changes, the interim final rule requires an asylum seeker subject to expedited removal to be screened by an asylum officer for a credible fear of persecution or torture, rather than a credible fear of persecution, reasonable possibility of persecution, or reasonable possibility of torture.)	2022-12-29T23:48:35Z
116-sjres-55	116	sjres	55	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security relating to "Immigrant Investor Program Modernization"	Immigration	2019-09-24	2019-09-24	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]	KY	R	P000603	0	This joint resolution prohibits the rule changes related to the EB-5 investor program and submitted by the Department of Homeland Security in 84 Fed. Reg. 35750 on July 24, 2019, from taking effect. The EB-5 visa provides lawful permanent residence to foreign nationals who invest a specified amount of capital in a new commercial enterprise in the United States and create at least 10 jobs. The changes under the rule include (1) increasing the minimum required investment amounts to qualify for an EB-5 visa, and (2) changing the criteria for determining when an area qualifies as a targeted employment area.	2022-11-01T13:49:53Z
116-sjres-54	116	sjres	54	A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.	Immigration	2019-09-10	2019-10-17	Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 36. Record Vote Number: 325.	Senate	Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]	NM	D	U000039	2	This joint resolution terminates the national emergency related to the U.S.-Mexico border, declared by the President on February 15, 2019.	2023-11-17T22:13:46Z
116-sjres-10	116	sjres	10	A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.	Immigration	2019-02-28	2019-02-28	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1600-1601)	Senate	Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]	NM	D	U000039	3	This joint resolution terminates the national emergency related to the U.S.-Mexico border, declared by the President on February 15, 2019.	2022-11-01T16:47:40Z
113-sjres-38	113	sjres	38	A joint resolution conferring honorary citizenship of the United States on Bernardo de Galvez y Madrid, Viscount of Galveston and Count of Galvez.	Immigration	2014-06-04	2014-06-04	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]	FL	R	R000595	3	Confers honorary U.S. citizenship posthumously on Bernardo de Galvez y Madrid, Viscount of Galveston and Count of Galvez.	2023-01-11T13:26:04Z
113-sjres-4	113	sjres	4	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to United States citizenship.	Immigration	2013-01-23	2013-01-23	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]	LA	R	V000127	0	Constitutional Amendment - States that a person born in the United States shall not be a U.S. citizen unless: (1) at the time of the person's birth, one parent of the person is a U.S. citizen, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States who resides in the United States, or an alien performing active service in the U.S. Armed Forces; or (2) the person is naturalized in accordance with the laws of the United States.	2022-11-15T16:34:11Z
112-sjres-2	112	sjres	2	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to United States citizenship.	Immigration	2011-01-25	2011-01-25	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]	LA	R	V000127	1	Constitutional Amendment - States that a person born in the United States shall not be a U.S. citizen unless: (1) one parent of the person is a U.S. citizen; (2) one parent of the person is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States who resides in the United States; (3) one parent of the person is an alien performing active service in the U.S. Armed Forces; or (4) the person is naturalized in accordance with the laws of the United States.	2023-01-11T13:20:42Z
111-sjres-12	111	sjres	12	A joint resolution proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.	Immigration	2009-03-02	2009-03-03	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000563	9	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Proclaims Casimir Pulaski as an honorary U.S. citizen, posthumously.	2023-01-11T13:19:39Z
111-sjres-6	111	sjres	6	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to United States citizenship.	Immigration	2009-01-16	2009-01-16	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]	LA	R	V000127	0	Constitutional Amendment - States that a person born in the United States shall not be a U.S. citizen unless: (1) one parent of the person is a U.S. citizen; (2) one parent of the person is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States who resides in the United States; (3) one parent of the person is an alien performing active service in the U.S. Armed Forces; or (4) the person is naturalized in accordance with the laws of the United States.	2019-11-15T21:57:16Z
110-sjres-31	110	sjres	31	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to United States citizenship.	Immigration	2008-04-09	2008-04-09	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]	LA	R	V000127	0	Constitutional Amendment - States that a person born in the United States shall not be a U.S. citizen unless: (1) one parent of the person is a U.S. citizen; (2) one parent of the person is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States who resides in the United States; (3) one parent of the person is an alien performing active service in the U.S. Armed Forces; or (4) the person is naturalized in accordance with the laws of the United States.	2019-11-15T21:58:54Z
110-sjres-5	110	sjres	5	A joint resolution proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.	Immigration	2007-03-05	2007-03-30	Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.	Senate	Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000563	9	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Proclaims Casimir Pulaski as an honorary U.S. citizen, posthumously.	2023-01-11T19:45:11Z
109-sjres-22	109	sjres	22	A joint resolution proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.	Immigration	2005-07-28	2005-07-28	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000563	4	Proclaims Casimir Pulaski as an honorary U.S. citizen, posthumously.	2023-01-13T04:50:18Z
102-sjres-67	102	sjres	67	A joint resolution to recognize and commemorate the centennial of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.	Immigration	1991-02-06	1991-02-06	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	16	Commemorates, from January 1 through 31, 1991, the centennial of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-sjres-280	101	sjres	280	A joint resolution approving the findings of the Comptroller General of the United States contained in the General Accounting Office (GAO) report, dated March 29, 1990, regarding employer sanctions.	Immigration	1990-03-29	1990-04-20	Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held.	Senate	Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]	MA	D	K000105	3	Approves the findings of the General Accounting Office report of March 29, 1990, regarding employer sanctions under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
100-sjres-131	100	sjres	131	A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the establishment of a uniform national policy to preserve family unity in the implementation of the legalization program under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and for other purposes.	Immigration	1987-05-19	1987-06-10	Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]	CA	D	C000877	6	Expresses the sense of the Congress: (1) commending the Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) for efforts at district levels to implement the legalization program in ways that prevent the deportation of ineligible family members; and (2) that in order to ensure the success of such program and establish a uniform national policy, INS district directors should use their authority to provide relief from deportation, and authorize employment where appropriate, to assure family unity.	2025-12-19T18:01:12Z
100-sjres-116	100	sjres	116	A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Federal aid for refugee assistance programs should not be reduced, and for other purposes.	Immigration	1987-04-22	1987-04-28	Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN]	MN	R	D000566	9	Expresses the sense of the Congress that Federal aid for refugee assistance programs should not be reduced.	2025-12-19T18:01:12Z
99-sjres-334	99	sjres	334	A joint resolution allowing qualified persons representing all the States to be naturalized on Ellis Island on July 3 or 4, 1986.	Immigration	1986-04-29	1986-05-15	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]	NJ	D	L000123	8	Requests the Governor of each State (including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands) to designate two residents for naturalization as citizens in an appropriate ceremony on Ellis Island on July 3 or 4, 1986. Waives specified naturalization sites provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act for such ceremony. States that this Act authorizes no additional funds for expenses associated with such naturalization ceremony.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-sjres-243	98	sjres	243	A joint resolution designating the week preceding October 28, 1984, as "National Immigration Week".	Immigration	1984-02-23	1984-02-23	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]	NY	D	M001054	6	Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week preceding October 28, 1984, as National Immigration Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-sjres-80	98	sjres	80	A joint resolution to grant posthumously full rights of citizenship to William Penn and to Hannah Callowhill Penn.	Immigration	1983-04-12	1984-10-19	Became Public Law No: 98-516.	Senate	Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]	PA	R	H000456	25	Requests the President to grant posthumous citizenship to William Penn, founder of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and his wife, Hannah Callowhill Penn.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
97-sjres-65	97	sjres	65	A joint resolution proclaiming Raoul Wallenberg to be an honorary citizen of the United States, and requesting the President to ascertain from the Soviet Union the whereabouts of Raoul Wallenberg and to secure his return to freedom.	Immigration	1981-04-08	1981-10-05	Became Public Law No: 97-54.	Senate	Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]	RI	D	P000193	57	Proclaims Raoul Wallenberg an honorary citizen of the United States. Requests the President to ascertain his whereabouts from the Soviet Union and to secure his freedom.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
97-sjres-55	97	sjres	55	A joint resolution to grant honorary citizenship posthumously to Douglas Clyde Macintosh.	Immigration	1981-03-24	1981-04-02	Executive Comment Requested from Justice, State.	Senate	Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO]	MO	R	D000030	3	Directs the President to declare Douglas Clyde Macintosh an honorary U.S. citizen (posthumously).	2023-05-11T13:13:19Z
96-sjres-210	96	sjres	210	A joint resolution to grant posthumously full rights of citizenship to Douglas Clyde Macintosh.	Immigration	1980-10-01	1980-12-13	Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT]	CT	D	R000191	2	Grants citizenship posthumously to Douglas Clyde Macintosh.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
93-sjres-189	93	sjres	189	Joint resolution to restore posthumously full rights of citizenship to Gen. R. E. Lee.	Immigration	1974-02-21	1974-02-21	Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA]	VA	I	B001209	6	Provides for posthumous restoration of full rights of citizenship to General Robert E. Lee.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
93-sjres-148	93	sjres	148	A joint resolution to bestow U.S. citizenship upon Leif Ericson.	Immigration	1973-08-03	1973-08-03	Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN]	MN	D	H000953	0	Bestows United States citizenship upon Leif Ericson.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z

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    bill_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
    congress INTEGER,
    bill_type TEXT,
    bill_number INTEGER,
    title TEXT,
    policy_area TEXT,
    introduced_date TEXT,
    latest_action_date TEXT,
    latest_action_text TEXT,
    origin_chamber TEXT,
    sponsor_name TEXT,
    sponsor_state TEXT,
    sponsor_party TEXT,
    sponsor_bioguide_id TEXT,
    cosponsor_count INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
    summary_text TEXT,
    update_date TEXT,
    url TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_congress ON legislation(congress);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_type ON legislation(bill_type);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_policy ON legislation(policy_area);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_date ON legislation(introduced_date);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor ON legislation(sponsor_name);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor_bioguide ON legislation(sponsor_bioguide_id);