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Fight for the American Dream Act

USA119th CongressHR-4316| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
Salud O. Carbajal

Salud O. Carbajal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation expands eligibility for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces and streamlines the naturalization process for non-citizen service members. Specifically, it amends title 10, United States Code, to permit individuals who possess an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy to enlist. Furthermore, the bill significantly revises the military naturalization provisions within the Immigration and Nationality Act. It eliminates the previous section on general military naturalization and amends the section concerning naturalization through active-duty service. The amendment broadens this pathway to citizenship by removing the requirement that service must occur during a period of hostilities . The updated naturalization process now includes service in the Selected Reserve or in an active-duty status, making it more accessible. It also expands the geographic areas for qualifying service to include American Samoa, Swains Island, and the freely associated States. These changes aim to modernize military recruitment and provide a clearer path to citizenship for a wider range of non-citizen service members.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9052
Fight for the American Dream Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1451
Fight for the American Dream Act
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Jul 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2526
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9052
    Fight for the American Dream Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1451
    Fight for the American Dream Act


  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.


  • July 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2526
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2526: Fight for the American Dream Act

Fight for the American Dream Act

USA119th CongressHR-4316| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
This legislation expands eligibility for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces and streamlines the naturalization process for non-citizen service members. Specifically, it amends title 10, United States Code, to permit individuals who possess an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy to enlist. Furthermore, the bill significantly revises the military naturalization provisions within the Immigration and Nationality Act. It eliminates the previous section on general military naturalization and amends the section concerning naturalization through active-duty service. The amendment broadens this pathway to citizenship by removing the requirement that service must occur during a period of hostilities . The updated naturalization process now includes service in the Selected Reserve or in an active-duty status, making it more accessible. It also expands the geographic areas for qualifying service to include American Samoa, Swains Island, and the freely associated States. These changes aim to modernize military recruitment and provide a clearer path to citizenship for a wider range of non-citizen service members.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9052
Fight for the American Dream Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1451
Fight for the American Dream Act
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Jul 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2526
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9052
    Fight for the American Dream Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1451
    Fight for the American Dream Act


  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.


  • July 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2526
    Introduced in Senate
Salud O. Carbajal

Salud O. Carbajal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2526: Fight for the American Dream Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted