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Immigrant Veterans: Tracking Status and Protection from Deportation.

This act aims to simplify the identification of immigrants who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces when they apply for immigration benefits or face enforcement proceedings. Their military service status will be recorded, helping to track their cases and ensuring this information is not used for deportation. Immigrant veterans can expect greater transparency and protection in immigration processes.
Key points
The Department of Homeland Security must determine if individuals applying for immigration benefits or in enforcement proceedings have served in the military.
Military service information will be added to immigration records to help track immigrant veterans' cases.
Data collected on military service cannot be used to deport immigrant veterans from the U.S.
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Print number: 117_S_2268
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2021-06-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

I–VETS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2268.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Homeland Security must determine if individuals applying for immigration benefits or in enforcement proceedings have served in the military.
  • Military service information will be added to immigration records to help track immigrant veterans' cases.
  • Data collected on military service cannot be used to deport immigrant veterans from the U.S.
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 Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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