# 119-hjres-22: Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers".

119-hjres-22, Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] (R-TX); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hjres-22
- Congress: 119
- Title: Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Disapproves a Department of Homeland Security rule that modernizes H‑1B requirements and increases flexibility in the F‑1 student program.** The joint resolution would prevent that DHS rule from taking effect.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX), 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Riley M. [R-WV-2] (R-WV), 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Would block new rule on H-1B and F-1 visas: mixed, low. If enacted, this joint resolution would void a DHS rule on H-1B and F-1 visas. The rule would have no force or effect. Current visa rules would stay in place. H-1B workers, F-1 students, and sponsoring employers would not face the rule’s new requirements or changes. It also means any new flexibilit…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2395: SHORT Act
- 119-hr-21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- 119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act
- 119-hr-22: SAVE Act

## Sources
- [119-hjres-22 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/22)

## Related
- [119-hr-1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-2395: SHORT Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2395)
- [119-hr-21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-21)
- [119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-987)
- [119-hr-22: SAVE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-22)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hjres-22 (as of 2026-04-21).