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Military Family Parole in Place Act

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5282

Military Family Parole in Place Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to parole into the United States an alien who is the spouse, widow or widower, parent, or child of a qualifying current or former member of the Armed Forces. A qualifying member of the Armed Forces shall be (1) a member of the Armed Forces on active duty, (2) a member of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, or (3) a living or deceased individual who served in and was discharged from either service under a condition other than dishonorable.

Such parole may be denied only if DHS, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Veterans Affairs jointly issue a detailed written justification for the denial.

Current Status of Bill HR 5282

Bill HR 5282 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 3, 2019. Bill HR 5282 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 3, 2019.  Bill HR 5282's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of December 19, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5282

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5282

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Family relationships
- Government information and archives
- Immigration status and procedures
- Military personnel and dependents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5282

Military Family Parole in Place Act
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to parole into the United States certain relatives of current and former members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Military Family Parole in Place Act

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