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Protection and Citizenship for Non-Citizen Veterans

This act aims to protect non-citizen veterans from being removed from the United States. It also streamlines their path to U.S. citizenship, significantly speeding up the process. Furthermore, veterans who were previously removed may apply to return to the United States.
Key points
Veterans who served honorably cannot be removed from the U.S., unless convicted of serious crimes (e.g., murder, terrorism).
The naturalization process for eligible veterans will be expedited to a maximum of 90 days.
Veterans previously removed will have a pathway to return to the U.S. as lawful permanent residents.
Veterans currently in removal proceedings will have those proceedings canceled.
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Print number: 117_HR_4382
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-15]
Process start date: 2021-07-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Repatriate Our Patriots Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4382.

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 2021-07-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans who served honorably cannot be removed from the U.S., unless convicted of serious crimes (e.g., murder, terrorism).
  • The naturalization process for eligible veterans will be expedited to a maximum of 90 days.
  • Veterans previously removed will have a pathway to return to the U.S. as lawful permanent residents.
  • Veterans currently in removal proceedings will have those proceedings canceled.
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. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-15].

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 2025-12-28.

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