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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

USA119th CongressHRES-994| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2026
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This House Resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code. The resolution urges the Secretary to examine this statute to make a determination and authorization regarding military enlistment. The specific focus is on allowing aliens who possess an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to enlist in the Armed Forces . This initiative aims to explore pathways for DACA recipients, established by a 2012 memorandum, to serve in the United States military.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-468
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-520
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-516
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-426
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.
Jan 13, 2026
Submitted in House
Jan 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-468
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-520
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-516
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-426
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.


  • January 13, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • January 13, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

USA119th CongressHRES-994| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2026
This House Resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code. The resolution urges the Secretary to examine this statute to make a determination and authorization regarding military enlistment. The specific focus is on allowing aliens who possess an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to enlist in the Armed Forces . This initiative aims to explore pathways for DACA recipients, established by a 2012 memorandum, to serve in the United States military.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-468
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-520
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-516
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-426
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.
Jan 13, 2026
Submitted in House
Jan 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-468
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-520
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-516
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-426
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.


  • January 13, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • January 13, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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