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Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act
12/29/2022, 9:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7028
Bill 117 hr 7028, also known as the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide additional security measures for military spouses who may face unique challenges due to their partner's service in the armed forces.
The bill aims to address issues such as financial stability, employment opportunities, and access to healthcare for military spouses. It includes provisions that would make it easier for military spouses to transfer professional licenses when they move to a new state due to their partner's military assignment. This would help them maintain their careers and financial stability despite frequent relocations.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve access to mental health services for military spouses, recognizing the unique stressors they may face as a result of their partner's military service. It also includes measures to enhance support for military families during deployments and other periods of separation. Overall, the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act is designed to provide much-needed support and resources for military spouses, recognizing the sacrifices they make and the challenges they may encounter as a result of their partner's service in the armed forces.
The bill aims to address issues such as financial stability, employment opportunities, and access to healthcare for military spouses. It includes provisions that would make it easier for military spouses to transfer professional licenses when they move to a new state due to their partner's military assignment. This would help them maintain their careers and financial stability despite frequent relocations.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve access to mental health services for military spouses, recognizing the unique stressors they may face as a result of their partner's military service. It also includes measures to enhance support for military families during deployments and other periods of separation. Overall, the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act is designed to provide much-needed support and resources for military spouses, recognizing the sacrifices they make and the challenges they may encounter as a result of their partner's service in the armed forces.
Congressional Summary of HR 7028
Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act
This bill waives for certain military spouses a residency requirement pertaining to naturalization, specifically the requirement that the applicant must have resided for at least three months in the state or service district where the naturalization application is filed.
Under the bill, this residency requirement shall not apply to an applicant who is (1) a lawful permanent resident, and (2) the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7028
Bill HR 7028 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2022. Bill HR 7028 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2022. Bill HR 7028's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7028
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7028
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7028
Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act
Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the 3-month State residency requirement for applicants for naturalized citizenship do not apply with respect to spouses of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty at a location in the United States, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7028
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