HR 4382 United States House · 117th Congress

Repatriate Our Patriots Act

Summary

Repatriate Our Patriots Act 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 shall not be removed from the United States, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall cancel any pending removal proceedings or orders against any such veterans. DHS shall establish a program to permit such veterans who were already removed from the United States to return to as an alien with permanent residence status. Special veterans shall be naturalized upon filing an application, paying the relevant fees, and taking an oath of allegiance. DHS shall take steps to ensure such naturalization applications are pending for no longer than 90 days.

Issues: ✓ Immigration ✓ Veterans

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jul 2021

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Introduced Jul 9, 2021 Last action Nov 1, 2022

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Nov 1, 2022

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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Jul 9, 2021

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Jul 9, 2021

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Introduced in House

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1 primary · 24 co-sponsors