The Senate on April 29, 2026 failed to pass S.J.Res. 99, a joint resolution offered by Senate Democrats under the Congressional Review Act to overturn the administration’s October 2025 interim final rule eliminating automatic extensions of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).

The 47-50 vote, with Senator Murkowski (R-AK) joining Senate Democrats to vote in favor, left the interim final rule in place. As a reminder, the rule ended the long‑standing practice of automatically extending EADs for up to 540 days while a timely renewal application is pending. Litigation challenging the interim final rule is ongoing, and LeadingAge and its partners will continue to monitor developments closely.

In the meantime, LeadingAge has recently posted guidance for members on steps to take if an employee experiences a gap in work authorization due to an EAD renewal delay.