HOPE Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:26:03Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2261 HOPE Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:26 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2261

Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act or the HOPE Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to parole into the United States an alien veteran who (1) is seeking temporary admission to receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and (2) is outside the United States after having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States.

Such parole may not be available for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction for a crime of violence, excluding a purely political offense, or a crime that endangers U.S. national security, for which the alien has served at least five years in prison.

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Current Status of Bill S 2261

Bill S 2261 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill S 2261 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2021. Bill S 2261's most recent activity was Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. as of July 12, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2261

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2261

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Immigration status and procedures

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2261

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

HOPE Act

Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act