Fight for the American Dream Act

This legislation expands eligibility for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces and streamlines the naturalization process for non-citizen service members. Specifically, it amends title 10, United States Code, to permit individuals who possess an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy to enlist. Furthermore, the bill significantly revises the military naturalization provisions within the Immigration and Nationality Act. It eliminates the previous section on general military naturalization and amends the section concerning naturalization through active-duty service. The amendment broadens this pathway to citizenship by removing the requirement that service must occur during a period of hostilities . The updated naturalization process now includes service in the Selected Reserve or in an active-duty status, making it more accessible. It also expands the geographic areas for qualifying service to include American Samoa, Swains Island, and the freely associated States. These changes aim to modernize military recruitment and provide a clearer path to citizenship for a wider range of non-citizen service members.