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H.R. 1275 (108th)

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to change the requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces of the United States.

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Introduced

13 March 2003

Last action

6 May 2003 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rescom. Acevedo-Vila, Anibal [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Bell, Chris [D-TX-25], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]

Subjects

Defence, Immigration

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7 April 2025

Defence · Immigration

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Summary

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act respecting naturalization through service in the armed forces to: (1) reduce the required service from three years to two years; and (2) prohibit the imposition of a naturalization fee. Provides for overseas naturalization proceedings for members of the armed forces.

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Timeline

  1. 13 March 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. 13 March 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 March 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 April 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 May 2003

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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