arrow_back Back to App

Protecting Immigrant Military Families from Deportation

This act aims to protect close immigrant relatives of military members and veterans from deportation. These changes can provide greater stability and security for families whose members have served in the U.S. armed forces, provided they have not committed serious crimes and do not pose a threat.
Key points
Close relatives (spouses, parents, children, siblings) of military members and veterans are protected from deportation.
Protection also extends to individuals eligible for the Gold Star lapel button (for families of fallen service members).
Protection does not apply to individuals convicted of serious crimes or posing a threat to national security.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8704
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]
Process start date: 2022-08-12
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8704.

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 2022-08-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Close relatives (spouses, parents, children, siblings) of military members and veterans are protected from deportation.
  • Protection also extends to individuals eligible for the Gold Star lapel button (for families of fallen service members).
  • Protection does not apply to individuals convicted of serious crimes or posing a threat to national security.
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. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7].

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.

CATEGORIES

Migration Family Security