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S 897 108th Congress Senate

Military Citizenship Act of 2003

Official title: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to change the requirements for naturalization through service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 11, 2003 Introduced by: Cornyn, John Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
Jun 16, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7922-7923)
Apr 11, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 11, 2003
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action June 16, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7922-7923)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Military Citizenship Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act respecting naturalization through service in the armed forces to: (1) reduce the required service from three years to two years; and (2) prohibit the imposition of a naturalization fee.

Provides for overseas naturalization proceedings for members of the armed forces.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to prescribe a policy that facilitates the finalization of naturalization proceedings for members of the armed forces, including priorities for emergency leave and air transportation.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 897: Military Citizenship Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-897/
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"S. 897: Military Citizenship Act of 2003." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-897/.
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S. 897, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-897/.
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