118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 717Repatriate Our Patriots Act

To prohibit the removal from the United States of certain veterans, to expedite their naturalization, and for other purposes.

Immigration
Introduced Feb 1, 2023
Last action Feb 1, 2023
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This bill protects certain veterans of the Armed Forces from removal from the United States and provides such veterans with an expedited procedure for naturalization. The bill applies to special veterans, defined as persons who served in the active Armed Forces who were (1) honorably discharged or released; (2) not convicted of various crimes, including voluntary manslaughter, murder, rape, or terrorism; and (3) not a child abuser or pedophile. Special veterans may not be removed from the United States, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must cancel any pending removal proceedings or orders against any such veterans. DHS must also establish a program to permit such veterans who...

Provisions · 7 sectionsIntroduced in House
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Feb 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.