HR 4890
116th Congress
House
Immigration
Administrative remedies
Advisory bodies
Border security and unlawful immigration
Citizenship and naturalization
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Employment and training programs
Family relationships
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Immigration status and procedures
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act
Introduced: October 28, 2019
Introduced by:
Takano, Mark
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Nov 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act
This bill modifies immigration and naturalization procedures for noncitizens who are members or veterans of the Armed Forces. Specifically, the bill requires interagency coordination to (1) identify such individuals who are the subject of immigration removal proceedings or who have already been removed; and (2) naturalize them as citizens or otherwise change their status, as appropriate.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.