Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-06-18T22:29:52Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8971 Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/18/2026, 10:29 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8971

H.R. 8971, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 21, 2026, aims to mandate the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a veterans visa program enabling deported veterans to re-enter the United States as immigrants, among other purposes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8971

Bill HR 8971 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8971 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8971's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of May 21, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8971

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8971

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Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8971

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a veterans visa program to permit veterans who have been removed from the United States to return as immigrants, and for other purposes.