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Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act

1/9/2024, 6:39 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3274

Bill 118 hr 3274, also known as the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide additional security and support for military spouses, who often face unique challenges and hardships due to the nature of their partner's service.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a pilot program that would allow military spouses to access certain benefits and resources, such as job training and counseling services, regardless of where they are stationed. This would help to address the frequent issue of military spouses struggling to find employment or support services when they are required to move frequently due to their partner's service.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve access to healthcare for military spouses by expanding eligibility for certain programs and services. This would ensure that military spouses have access to the care and support they need, even if their partner is deployed or stationed in a remote location. Overall, the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act seeks to recognize and address the unique challenges faced by military spouses, and to provide them with the support and resources they need to thrive in their roles. By improving access to benefits, services, and support, this bill aims to ensure that military spouses are able to lead fulfilling and secure lives, even in the face of the challenges posed by military service.

Congressional Summary of HR 3274

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 3274

Bill HR 3274 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2023. Bill HR 3274 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 11, 2023.  Bill HR 3274's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 11, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3274

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3274

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3274

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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