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H.R.1078: Repatriate Our Patriots Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 22, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (39 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 7, 2019
Bill 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)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 22, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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March 1, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Feb. 8, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Feb. 7, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Feb. 7, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas) |