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Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 4, 2019Immigration
S. 1040

I–VETS Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 4, 2019)

Immigrant Veterans Eligibility Tracking System Act or the I-VETS Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify aliens who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces, when such an alien applies for an immigration benefit or is placed in an immigration enforcement proceeding. Such information shall be reflected in DHS records, and shall not be used to remove an alien from the United States.

What just happenedApr 4, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 D
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  1. Apr 4, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Apr 4, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

I–VETS Act — Informed