To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to protect the well-being of soldiers and their families, and for other purposes.

5/8/2008--Introduced.
States that any person who served honorably as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces (Armed Forces) in support of contingency operations shall be eligible for naturalization as if the person had served during a period of presidentially-designated military hostilities. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the period for filing a naturalization application after completion of eligible military service. Eliminates conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses (and sons or daughters) who are members or veterans of the Armed Forces. Sets forth factors to be considered in initiating removal proceedings against active duty members of the Armed Forces or veterans. Prohibits removal of an alien who is a member or veteran of the Armed Forces based upon:
(1) illegal reentry;
(2) expedited removal for commission of certain crimes; or
(3) inspection for admissions or asylum. Exempts from specified grounds of inadmissibility or deportation an alien who is a member or veteran of the Armed Forces or an alien who is the spouse, child, son, daughter, parent, or minor sibling of a member serving in the Armed Forces. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General to waive other grounds (with specified exceptions) for such removal. Sets forth waiver factors. Exempts from worldwide immigrant visa numerical limitations an alien who is eligible for a family-sponsored immigrant visa and is either the spouse or child of a permanent resident alien who is serving in the Armed Forces. Directs the Secretary to adjust to permanent resident status an alien who is a parent, spouse, child, son or daughter, or minor sibling of a citizen or person eligible for naturalization through military service who is serving or has served in the Armed Forces during specified periods of hostilities. Permits posthumous benefits under specified circumstances. Waives certain grounds of inadmissibility.


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Sponsor

• Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D, CA-16]
• and 18 Co-Sponsors
  • Rep. Neil Abercrombie [D, HI-1]
  • Rep. John Conyers [D, MI-14]
  • Rep. Henry Cuellar [D, TX-28]
  • Rep. Bob Filner [D, CA-51]
  • Rep. Raul Grijalva [D, AZ-7]
  • Rep. Jane Harman [D, CA-36]
  • Rep. Michael Honda [D, CA-15]
  • Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D, TX-18]
  • Rep. Grace Napolitano [D, CA-38]
  • Rep. Edward Pastor [D, AZ-4]
  • Rep. Mike Pence [R, IN-6]
  • Rep. Silvestre Reyes [D, TX-16]
  • Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard [D, CA-34]
  • Rep. Loretta Sanchez [D, CA-47]
  • Rep. Linda Sanchez [D, CA-39]
  • Rep. Hilda Solis [D, CA-32]
  • Rep. William Thornberry [R, TX-13]
  • Rep. Michael Turner [R, OH-3]
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Committees

• House Judiciary
• 1 more
  • House Judiciary
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Amendments

This bill has no amendments.

Amendments to H.R.6020

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May 08, 2008

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• Jun 03, 2008: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
• May 08, 2008: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• Introduced on May 08, 2008.

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August 01, 2008 House Subcommittee Marks-Up Immigration Reform Legislation

In what could be considered a ‘positive step’ for at least some immigration reform this year, the House Judiciary Subcommittee held a mark-up session today and approved three pieces of immigration-related legislation. HR 6020, sponsored ...

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July 31, 2008 Expedited Citizenship for Immigrant Soldiers Gets Subcommittee ...

... military to become US citizens and give them more protections against deportation. The Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law approved the bill (HR 6020) by a vote of 6-3.

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HR 6020, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to protect the well-being of soldiers and their families, and for other purposes. Ina Paarman 20041103 - Ina - Afternoon (x18) Anevia have announced that they are throwing in with ...

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