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Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act

Introduced: July 17, 2019 Introduced by: Gallego, Ruben Democratic · Arizona See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Aug 6, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jul 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 17, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act

This bill limits the deportability of certain relatives of current and former members of the Armed Forces.

Certain grounds of deportability shall not apply to a qualifying alien who is (1) the spouse, widow or widower, parent, child, or sibling of a member of the Armed Forces or a veteran; or (2) eligible for a Gold Star lapel button (for certain immediate relatives of a member of the Armed Forces who died while serving). A qualifying alien is one who (1) has not have been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three misdemeanors; and (2) is not a threat to national security or public safety.

What's happening now August 6, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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