119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jun 12, 2026
H.R. 8971In CommitteeImmigration
Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. (D-AZ)14 cosponsorsIntroduced May 21, 2026
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In plain English
Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva (D-AZ) introduced this bill to allow eligible veterans who were removed from the United States to return and establish a pathway to citizenship through military service. The bill also protects active service members and veterans from deportation and expands access to military benefits for non-citizens serving in the armed forces. The legislation establishes procedures for naturalization based on military service and directs the relevant federal agencies to implement and enforce these provisions.
What’s in the bill (7 sections)
- Sec. 2. Definitions
- Sec. 3. Return of eligible veterans removed from the united states;
- Sec. 4. Protecting veterans and service members from removal
- Sec. 5. Naturalization through service in the armed forces
- Sec. 6. Access to military benefits
- Sec. 7. Implementation
- Sec. 8. Regulations
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Jun 12
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Jun 12
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 21
HOUSEReferred 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.
May 21
HOUSEReferred 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.
May 21
HOUSEReferred 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.
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Introduced in House
May 21
Introduced in House
All 14 cosponsors
14 Democrats · 0 Republicans
Democrats (14)
Correa, J. LuisCA-46
McIver, LaMonicaNJ-10
Larson, John B.CT-01
Carson, AndréIN-07
Titus, DinaNV-01
Jackson, Jonathan L.IL-01
Davis, Danny K.IL-07
Krishnamoorthi, RajaIL-08
Moore, GwenWI-04
Strickland, MarilynWA-10
Green, AlTX-09
Carter, Troy A.LA-02
Magaziner, SethRI-02
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