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H.R. 4890 (116th)

Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act

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Introduced

28 October 2019

Last action

18 December 2019 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Sponsors

Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Raúl Grijalva, BOBBY RUSH, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Earl Blumenauer, Gilbert Cisneros, Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Grace Napolitano, Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], James McGovern, Filemon Vela, Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Henry Cuellar, Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ALCEE HASTINGS, Tony Cárdenas, Albio Sires, Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], TIM RYAN, Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Alan Lowenthal, Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], NITA LOWEY, Joseph Kennedy, Linda Sánchez, Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], PETER DEFAZIO, Brian Higgins

Subjects

Defence, Immigration

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence · Immigration

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Summary

Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act This bill modifies immigration and naturalization procedures for noncitizens who are members or veterans of the Armed Forces. Specifically, the bill requires interagency coordination to (1) identify such individuals who are the subject of immigration removal proceedings or who have already been removed; and (2) naturalize them as citizens or otherwise change their status, as appropriate.

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Timeline

  1. 28 October 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Armed Services, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 October 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 October 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 November 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 December 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Source: Committee

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