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H.R.2761: Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile (HOPE) Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 26, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 12, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 26, 2017
Bill Summary
Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile (HOPE) Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Department of Homeland Security to parole into the United States an alien veteran who: (1) is seeking temporary admission to receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and (2) resides permanently abroad after having been removed or voluntarily departed from the United States. Such parole shall not be...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 12, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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May 26, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 26, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Juan Vargas (D-Calif.) |