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Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act

USA117th CongressS-3212| Senate 
| Updated: 11/15/2021
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (8)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act This bill limits the deportation of noncitizen veterans and addresses related issues. No federal agency may initiate removal proceedings without asking the individual facing removal whether the individual is a member of the Armed Forces, a veteran, or a spouse, parent, or minor child of such an individual. If an individual responds in the affirmative, that individual may not be removed until (1) the relevant Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agency has transferred that individual's case files to an advisory committee created under this bill, and (2) that committee has provided recommendations as to the outcome of the case. DHS must create a system to share information across various agencies about noncitizen veterans who may be subject to removal to ensure that such a veteran's military service is taken into consideration in immigration-related cases. DHS shall also create a system for (1) identifying noncitizens who are or may be veterans, and (2) collecting data relating to such noncitizens who are in removal proceedings or may have been removed. DHS and the Department of Defense must jointly carry out a program to naturalize a noncitizen (and certain family members) if the noncitizen serves on active duty in the Armed Forces and is not otherwise ineligible for citizenship if that noncitizen submits an application. DHS must also establish a program for eligible noncitizen veterans (generally those not convicted for certain serious crimes) to obtain permanent resident status. Similarly, the Department of Justice must provide permanent resident status to such eligible veterans in removal proceedings.
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Timeline
Nov 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Nov 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8084)
Mar 29, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1182
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • November 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8084)


  • March 29, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1182
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1182: Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act
  • HR 117-1183: Honoring the Oath Act of 2021

Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act

USA117th CongressS-3212| Senate 
| Updated: 11/15/2021
Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act This bill limits the deportation of noncitizen veterans and addresses related issues. No federal agency may initiate removal proceedings without asking the individual facing removal whether the individual is a member of the Armed Forces, a veteran, or a spouse, parent, or minor child of such an individual. If an individual responds in the affirmative, that individual may not be removed until (1) the relevant Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agency has transferred that individual's case files to an advisory committee created under this bill, and (2) that committee has provided recommendations as to the outcome of the case. DHS must create a system to share information across various agencies about noncitizen veterans who may be subject to removal to ensure that such a veteran's military service is taken into consideration in immigration-related cases. DHS shall also create a system for (1) identifying noncitizens who are or may be veterans, and (2) collecting data relating to such noncitizens who are in removal proceedings or may have been removed. DHS and the Department of Defense must jointly carry out a program to naturalize a noncitizen (and certain family members) if the noncitizen serves on active duty in the Armed Forces and is not otherwise ineligible for citizenship if that noncitizen submits an application. DHS must also establish a program for eligible noncitizen veterans (generally those not convicted for certain serious crimes) to obtain permanent resident status. Similarly, the Department of Justice must provide permanent resident status to such eligible veterans in removal proceedings.
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Timeline
Nov 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Nov 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8084)
Mar 29, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1182
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • November 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8084)


  • March 29, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1182
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (8)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1182: Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act
  • HR 117-1183: Honoring the Oath Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted