Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act
HR 3371, the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act, removes a residency requirement for military spouses seeking U.S. citizenship. It specifically waives the three-month state residency rule under immigration law for spouses of active-duty service members stationed in the U.S. who are already lawfully admitted for permanent residence. This change allows these spouses to apply for citizenship without having to live in the state where they file their application for three months. The bill directly affects military spouses of active-duty personnel serving within the United States.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 13, 2025
Last action May 13, 2025
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May 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 13, 2025
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Marilyn Strickland
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Maria Elvira Salazar
RRepublican
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