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Repatriate Our Patriots Act

USA117th CongressHR-4382| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Vicente Gonzalez

Vicente Gonzalez

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (24)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Tom Reed (Republican)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1078
Repatriate Our Patriots Act
Jul 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1078
    Repatriate Our Patriots Act


  • July 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Citizenship and naturalizationForeign laborGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' pensions and compensation

Repatriate Our Patriots Act

USA117th CongressHR-4382| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1078
Repatriate Our Patriots Act
Jul 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1078
    Repatriate Our Patriots Act


  • July 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Vicente Gonzalez

Vicente Gonzalez

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (24)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Tom Reed (Republican)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Citizenship and naturalizationForeign laborGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' pensions and compensation