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Citizenship ease for families of fallen public safety officers.

This act simplifies the naturalization process for immediate family members (spouses, children, parents) of public safety officers who die in the line of duty. It waives the prior residency requirements, offering significant relief during a difficult time after losing a loved one.
Key points
Allows immediate relatives of deceased public safety officers to apply for naturalization without prior U.S. residency requirements.
Applies to spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens who died due to injuries or diseases incurred in public safety employment.
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Print number: 117_HR_5636
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Process start date: 2021-10-20