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Purple Heart Families: Naturalization Fee Waiver

New law waives naturalization and biometric fees for immediate relatives of Purple Heart recipients. This aims to ease the citizenship process for families who have made sacrifices for the country.
Key points
Immediate relatives of living or deceased Purple Heart recipients are exempt from naturalization application fees.
This waiver also covers associated biometric fees, reducing the overall cost of the process.
The Department of Homeland Security must implement a way for these relatives to identify themselves on applications within 90 days.
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Print number: 117_HR_1387
Sponsor: Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]
Process start date: 2021-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sergeant First Class Javier J. Gutierrez Purple Heart Survivor Naturalization Fee Relief Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1387.

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 2021-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Immediate relatives of living or deceased Purple Heart recipients are exempt from naturalization application fees.
  • This waiver also covers associated biometric fees, reducing the overall cost of the process.
  • The Department of Homeland Security must implement a way for these relatives to identify themselves on applications within 90 days.
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. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6].

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 2025-12-27.

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