Fight for the American Dream Act

This bill, S 2526 (Fight for the American Dream Act), allows young immigrants protected by Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to enlist in the U.S. military by amending eligibility rules to include those with valid employment authorization under DACA. It also updates naturalization rules for service members, clarifying that military service in the Selected Reserve or active duty qualifies for citizenship and adjusting geographic references to include American Samoa and certain Pacific territories. The bill directly affects DACA-eligible individuals seeking military service and service members pursuing citizenship, removing a key barrier to enlistment and streamlining the naturalization process. These changes are specific legal updates to Title 10 (military) and the Immigration and Nationality Act, without altering DACA status or broader immigration policy.