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Repatriate Our Patriots Act

USA118th CongressHR-717| House 
| Updated: 2/1/2023
Vicente Gonzalez

Vicente Gonzalez

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (21)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Repatriate Our Patriots Act This bill protects certain veterans of the Armed Forces from removal from the United States and provides such veterans with an expedited procedure for naturalization. The bill applies to special veterans , defined as persons who served in the active Armed Forces who were (1) honorably discharged or released; (2) not convicted of various crimes, including voluntary manslaughter, murder, rape, or terrorism; and (3) not a child abuser or pedophile. Special veterans may not be removed from the United States, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must cancel any pending removal proceedings or orders against any such veterans. DHS must also establish a program to permit such veterans who were already removed from the United States to return to as lawful permanent residents. Special veterans shall be naturalized upon filing an application, paying the relevant fees, and taking an oath of allegiance. DHS must take steps to ensure such naturalization applications are pending for no longer than 90 days.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1078
Repatriate Our Patriots Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4382
Repatriate Our Patriots Act
Feb 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1078
    Repatriate Our Patriots Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4382
    Repatriate Our Patriots Act


  • February 1, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 1, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Repatriate Our Patriots Act

USA118th CongressHR-717| House 
| Updated: 2/1/2023
Repatriate Our Patriots Act This bill protects certain veterans of the Armed Forces from removal from the United States and provides such veterans with an expedited procedure for naturalization. The bill applies to special veterans , defined as persons who served in the active Armed Forces who were (1) honorably discharged or released; (2) not convicted of various crimes, including voluntary manslaughter, murder, rape, or terrorism; and (3) not a child abuser or pedophile. Special veterans may not be removed from the United States, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must cancel any pending removal proceedings or orders against any such veterans. DHS must also establish a program to permit such veterans who were already removed from the United States to return to as lawful permanent residents. Special veterans shall be naturalized upon filing an application, paying the relevant fees, and taking an oath of allegiance. DHS must take steps to ensure such naturalization applications are pending for no longer than 90 days.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1078
Repatriate Our Patriots Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4382
Repatriate Our Patriots Act
Feb 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1078
    Repatriate Our Patriots Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4382
    Repatriate Our Patriots Act


  • February 1, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 1, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Vicente Gonzalez

Vicente Gonzalez

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (21)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted