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Honoring the Oath Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1183| House 
| Updated: 3/29/2022
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (27)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Honoring the Oath Act of 2021 This bill establishes the Military Family Immigration Advisory Committee and modifies the naturalization procedures for a noncitizen in the Armed Forces. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall notify the committee when any individual in removal proceedings is a (1) member of the Armed Forces, (2) veteran, or (3) noncitizen spouse or minor child of such an Armed Forces member or veteran. The committee shall review the case of any such individual and make recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice as to how the case should be resolved. Such an individual shall not be removed until the committee has provided its recommendations. DHS and the Department of Defense shall jointly carry out a program allowing a noncitizen individual who serves on active duty in the Armed Forces (and any noncitizen spouse or minor children of the individual) to become a U.S. citizen if the individual is not otherwise ineligible for citizenship. The Armed Forces member shall be given the opportunity to apply for citizenship during the accession process into the Armed Forces. DHS shall adjudicate such an individual's application by the last day of the individual's active service in the Armed Forces.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5151
Honoring the Oath Act of 2019
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
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.
Mar 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Mar 29, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5151
    Honoring the Oath Act of 2019


  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    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.


  • March 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • March 29, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1182: Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act
  • S 117-3212: Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act
Advisory bodiesCitizenship and naturalizationCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsLawyers and legal servicesMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reserves

Honoring the Oath Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1183| House 
| Updated: 3/29/2022
Honoring the Oath Act of 2021 This bill establishes the Military Family Immigration Advisory Committee and modifies the naturalization procedures for a noncitizen in the Armed Forces. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall notify the committee when any individual in removal proceedings is a (1) member of the Armed Forces, (2) veteran, or (3) noncitizen spouse or minor child of such an Armed Forces member or veteran. The committee shall review the case of any such individual and make recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice as to how the case should be resolved. Such an individual shall not be removed until the committee has provided its recommendations. DHS and the Department of Defense shall jointly carry out a program allowing a noncitizen individual who serves on active duty in the Armed Forces (and any noncitizen spouse or minor children of the individual) to become a U.S. citizen if the individual is not otherwise ineligible for citizenship. The Armed Forces member shall be given the opportunity to apply for citizenship during the accession process into the Armed Forces. DHS shall adjudicate such an individual's application by the last day of the individual's active service in the Armed Forces.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5151
Honoring the Oath Act of 2019
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
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.
Mar 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Mar 29, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5151
    Honoring the Oath Act of 2019


  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    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.


  • March 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • March 29, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (27)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1182: Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act
  • S 117-3212: Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCitizenship and naturalizationCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsLawyers and legal servicesMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reserves