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S.1040: I–VETS Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 4, 2019
- Latest Major Action April 4, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 4, 2019
Bill Summary
Immigrant Veterans Eligibility Tracking System Act or the I-VETS Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify aliens who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces, when such an alien applies for an immigration benefit or is placed in an immigration enforcement proceeding. Such information shall be reflected in DHS records, and shall not be used to remove an alien from the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 4, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 4, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) |