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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Congressional Summary of HRES 179

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Defense should 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 179

Bill HRES 179 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2015. Bill HRES 179 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 26, 2015. Bill HRES 179's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. as of June 5, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 179

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 179

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Border security and unlawful immigration

- Foreign labor

- Immigration status and procedures

- Military personnel and dependents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 179

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.