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Repatriate Our Patriots Act

Introduced: July 9, 2021 Introduced by: Gonzalez, Vicente Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

Nov 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Jul 9, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jul 9, 2021

Introduced in House

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Repatriate Our Patriots Act

This bill protects certain veterans of the Armed Forces from removal from the United States and provides such veterans with an expedited procedure for naturalization.

The bill applies to special veterans, defined as persons who served in the active Armed Forces who were (1) honorably discharged or released; (2) not convicted of various crimes, including voluntary manslaughter, murder, rape, or terrorism; and (3) not a child abuser or pedophile.

Special veterans shall not be removed from the United States, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall cancel any pending removal proceedings or orders against any such veterans. DHS shall establish a program to permit such veterans who were already removed from the United States to return to as an alien with permanent residence status.

Special veterans shall be naturalized upon filing an application, paying the relevant fees, and taking an oath of allegiance. DHS shall take steps to ensure such naturalization applications are pending for no longer than 90 days.

What's happening now November 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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