Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 17, 2019)
Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act
This bill limits the deportability of certain relatives of current and former members of the Armed Forces.
Certain grounds of deportability shall not apply to a qualifying alien who is (1) the spouse, widow or widower, parent, child, or sibling of a member of the Armed Forces or a veteran; or (2) eligible for a Gold Star lapel button (for certain immediate relatives of a member of the Armed Forces who died while serving). A qualifying alien is one who (1) has not have been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three misdemeanors; and (2) is not a threat to national security or public safety.
What just happenedAug 6, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 17, 2019
- Aug 6, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Jul 17, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 17, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 17, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House