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Support for Noncitizen Veterans and Their Families

This act aims to facilitate legal status for noncitizen veterans and their families in the United States. It introduces new procedures to prevent deportations and streamline the naturalization process, while also providing support for those who have already been removed.
Key points
Establishment of a special advisory committee to review deportation cases of veterans and their families, aiming to prevent unjust removals from the country.
Streamlining the process for noncitizen service members to obtain U.S. citizenship, including providing access to information and support at recruitment stations.
Allowing previously deported veterans to return to the U.S. and adjust their legal status, with the possibility of waiving certain legal obstacles.
Mandating data collection on deported veterans to better understand the issue and prevent similar situations in the future.
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Print number: 117_S_5055
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5055.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a special advisory committee to review deportation cases of veterans and their families, aiming to prevent unjust removals from the country.
  • Streamlining the process for noncitizen service members to obtain U.S. citizenship, including providing access to information and support at recruitment stations.
  • Allowing previously deported veterans to return to the U.S. and adjust their legal status, with the possibility of waiving certain legal obstacles.
  • Mandating data collection on deported veterans to better understand the issue and prevent similar situations in the future.
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. Padilla, Alex [D-CA].

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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