PROTECT Military Families Act

The PROTECT Military Families Act mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to parole into the United States certain relatives of current and former members of the Armed Forces, including active duty, reserve, or honorably discharged service members. This bill specifies eligible family members as spouses, parents, and children, granting them parole in 1-year increments to provide expedited compassionate treatment. A key provision states that an application for parole can only be denied if the Secretaries of Homeland Security, Defense, and Veterans Affairs jointly issue a written justification , a responsibility that cannot be delegated. Furthermore, any denial must be publicly disclosed on the Department of Homeland Security's website, detailing the justification without including personally identifiable information, ensuring transparency in the process.