Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.R.1616
H.R.1616: Veterans' Citizenship Act of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced April 26, 2001
- Latest Major Action May 9, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (5 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Veterans' Citizenship Act of 2001 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise provisions respecting naturalization through armed forces' service to provide that an alien who, after acquiring permanent resident status, serves on active duty status in the U.S. armed forces for at least three years of honorable service, or who is awarded the Purple Heart, may apply for naturalization without regard to other naturalization requirements....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
|
|
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
|
|
| April 26, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Ric Keller (R-Fla.) |