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Preventing Veteran Deportation and Streamlining Citizenship for Military Service Members.

This act aims to protect noncitizen veterans, active service members, and their families from deportation. It establishes a specialized military advisory committee to review their immigration cases and significantly streamlines the path to US citizenship for those serving in the Armed Forces. Crucially, it allows eligible deported veterans to return to the US and adjust their status to permanent residency.
Key points
Deportation Halt: Removal proceedings for veterans, active service members, and their families are paused until a new Military Family Immigration Advisory Committee reviews the case and provides recommendations.
Faster Citizenship: Creates a program to ensure active service members, their spouses, and minor children can be naturalized by the end of their active service.
Return for Deported Veterans: Eligible veterans who were previously removed (unless convicted of specific serious crimes) can have their removal orders rescinded and their status adjusted to permanent resident.
Service Consideration: Requires immigration agencies to establish tracking systems (I-VETS) to ensure military service is formally considered during all immigration adjudications.
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Print number: 117_HR_1182
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Process start date: 2021-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1182.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Deportation Halt: Removal proceedings for veterans, active service members, and their families are paused until a new Military Family Immigration Advisory Committee reviews the case and provides recommendations.
  • Faster Citizenship: Creates a program to ensure active service members, their spouses, and minor children can be naturalized by the end of their active service.
  • Return for Deported Veterans: Eligible veterans who were previously removed (unless convicted of specific serious crimes) can have their removal orders rescinded and their status adjusted to permanent resident.
  • Service Consideration: Requires immigration agencies to establish tracking systems (I-VETS) to ensure military service is formally considered during all immigration adjudications.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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