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Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act
12/29/2022, 7:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8704
Bill 117 HR 8704, also known as the Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide protection and support for immigrant families who have members serving in the military or who have lost a loved one in service to the country.
The bill aims to address the unique challenges faced by immigrant families with military connections, such as ensuring that they have access to the same benefits and support services as other military families. This includes providing assistance with immigration processes, access to healthcare, and other resources that may be necessary for these families to thrive.
Additionally, the bill seeks to prevent the deportation of family members of military personnel who are serving or have served in the armed forces. This is intended to ensure that these families are able to stay together and continue to support their loved ones who are serving the country. Overall, the Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act is designed to recognize and honor the sacrifices made by immigrant families with military connections, and to provide them with the support and protection they need to thrive in the United States.
The bill aims to address the unique challenges faced by immigrant families with military connections, such as ensuring that they have access to the same benefits and support services as other military families. This includes providing assistance with immigration processes, access to healthcare, and other resources that may be necessary for these families to thrive.
Additionally, the bill seeks to prevent the deportation of family members of military personnel who are serving or have served in the armed forces. This is intended to ensure that these families are able to stay together and continue to support their loved ones who are serving the country. Overall, the Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act is designed to recognize and honor the sacrifices made by immigrant families with military connections, and to provide them with the support and protection they need to thrive in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 8704
Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act
This bill limits the deportability of certain relatives of current and former members of the Armed Forces.
Certain grounds of deportability shall not apply to a qualifying non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is (1) the spouse, widow or widower, parent, child, or sibling of a member of the Armed Forces or a veteran; or (2) eligible for a Gold Star lapel button (for certain immediate relatives of a member of the Armed Forces who died while serving). A qualifying non-U.S. national is one who (1) has not have been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three misdemeanors; and (2) is not a threat to national security or public safety.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8704
Bill HR 8704 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 12, 2022. Bill HR 8704 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on August 12, 2022. Bill HR 8704's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8704
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8704
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8704
Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act
Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit the grounds of deportability for certain relatives of members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8704
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