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Honor Their Service Act

USA119th CongressHR-9375| House 
| Updated: 6/18/2026
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Honor Their Service Act," authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a new grant program. Subject to appropriations, these grants will be awarded to eligible public or nonprofit private entities to provide immigration legal services. The primary beneficiaries are noncitizen veterans who are in removal proceedings, at risk of removal, or have already been removed from the United States. The funded services encompass a range of critical immigration legal assistance, including defense in removal proceedings, applications for naturalization (including through military service), and requests for parole. Grants can also support legal services for lawful reentry or repatriation for removed veterans, and assistance with upgrading discharge characterizations when it impacts immigration relief. The Secretary must establish criteria for these grants, consulting with experienced organizations, and ensure services are accessible regardless of location, including through virtual services and in rural areas.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Honor Their Service Act

USA119th CongressHR-9375| House 
| Updated: 6/18/2026
This bill, titled the "Honor Their Service Act," authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a new grant program. Subject to appropriations, these grants will be awarded to eligible public or nonprofit private entities to provide immigration legal services. The primary beneficiaries are noncitizen veterans who are in removal proceedings, at risk of removal, or have already been removed from the United States. The funded services encompass a range of critical immigration legal assistance, including defense in removal proceedings, applications for naturalization (including through military service), and requests for parole. Grants can also support legal services for lawful reentry or repatriation for removed veterans, and assistance with upgrading discharge characterizations when it impacts immigration relief. The Secretary must establish criteria for these grants, consulting with experienced organizations, and ensure services are accessible regardless of location, including through virtual services and in rural areas.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted