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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.
12/15/2023, 3:51 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 516
Bill 118 HRES 516, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces," urges the Secretary of Defense to examine section 504 of title 10, United States Code. This section pertains to the enlistment of certain aliens in the Armed Forces.
The bill emphasizes the importance of reviewing this section in order to potentially make changes that would allow for the enlistment of specific aliens in the military. The House of Representatives believes that this review is necessary for the purpose of ensuring that the Armed Forces have access to a diverse pool of qualified individuals who are willing to serve their country.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 516 aims to encourage the Secretary of Defense to consider revising section 504 of title 10, United States Code, in order to potentially expand opportunities for certain aliens to enlist in the Armed Forces. This bill highlights the importance of diversity and inclusivity within the military and seeks to ensure that all individuals who are willing and able to serve have the opportunity to do so.
The bill emphasizes the importance of reviewing this section in order to potentially make changes that would allow for the enlistment of specific aliens in the military. The House of Representatives believes that this review is necessary for the purpose of ensuring that the Armed Forces have access to a diverse pool of qualified individuals who are willing to serve their country.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 516 aims to encourage the Secretary of Defense to consider revising section 504 of title 10, United States Code, in order to potentially expand opportunities for certain aliens to enlist in the Armed Forces. This bill highlights the importance of diversity and inclusivity within the military and seeks to ensure that all individuals who are willing and able to serve have the opportunity to do so.
Congressional Summary of HRES 516
This resolution urges the Department of Defense to review exceptions to citizenship, residency, and disqualification standards for enlistment in the Armed Forces to make a determination regarding the enlistment of aliens who possess an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program established by the Department of Homeland Security on June 15, 2012.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 516
Bill HRES 516 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2023. Bill HRES 516 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2023. Bill HRES 516's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 15, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 516
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
24Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 516
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 516
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.
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