Fight for the American Dream Act
HR 1451, the Fight for the American Dream Act, allows individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status - specifically those holding a valid U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employment authorization document - to enlist in the U.S. military. It creates a pathway for these service members to adjust to lawful permanent residency (green card status) after completing their military service, provided they meet standard eligibility requirements. The bill requires service members to complete their full obligated service period; if discharged dishonorably before that, their permanent residency is revoked. This policy directly affects DACA recipients who choose to join the armed forces, connecting military service to immigration benefits under existing law. It modifies Section 504 of Title 10 of the U.S. Code regarding military enlistment qualifications.
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Introduced Mar 8, 2023
Last action Mar 8, 2023
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House · Referred to committee
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.
Mar 8, 2023
House · Introduced
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