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H.R. 4575 (107th)

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

24 April 2002

Last action

6 May 2002 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Sponsors

Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Dooley, Calvin M. [D-CA-20], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Maloney, James H. [D-CT-5], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rescom. Acevedo-Vila, Anibal [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36]

Subjects

Defence, Immigration

Source updated

2 January 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, and sets forth the conditions, for naturalization through enlistment in the Armed Forces and service with an eligibility for access to classified information. Provides for overseas naturalization proceedings for members of the Armed Forces.

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Timeline

  1. 24 April 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 April 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  3. 24 April 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 May 2002

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

    Source: Committee

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