118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 3278I–VETS Act

A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to identify each alien who is serving, or has served, in the Armed Forces of the United States on the application of any such alien for an immigration benefit or the placement of any such alien in an immigration enforcement proceeding, and for other purposes.

Immigration
Introduced Nov 9, 2023
Last action Nov 9, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are serving or have served as a member of the Armed Forces when the individual applies for an immigration benefit or is placed in an immigration enforcement proceeding. Such membership shall be reflected in DHS records and may not be used to remove an alien from the United States.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
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Nov 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Nov 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.