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HR 1685
108th Congress •
2003-2005 (Ended)
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service during periods of military hostilities to eliminate the prohibition on immigration benefits for surviving family members and to provide such benefits for spouses and children.
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act, with respect to the granting of posthumous citizenship to a member of the armed forces who died from an active service-related injury or disease incurred during a period of military hostilities, to eliminate the prohibition on the provision of, and provide immigration status benefits to, the surviving spouse and children of such person.
Makes the provisions of this Act applicable to grants of posthumous citizenship after September 11, 2001.
Actions
May 6, 2003
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 29, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.