Congress 108 - HR 1714 - Armed Forces Citizenship Act of 2003

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Administrative fees Aliens Armed forces abroad Armed Forces and National Security Citizenship Economics and Public Finance Embassies Fees Government Operations and Politics Immigration International Affairs Law Legal fees Military bases Military discharges Military personnel Naturalization State courts State laws Veterans' benefits

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Armed Forces Citizenship Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act respecting naturalization through service in the armed forces to: (1) eliminate the three-year service requirement; (2) prohibit the imposition of a naturalization fee; (3) provide for overseas naturalization proceedings for members of the armed forces; and (4) provide for revocation of citizenship for separation from military service under other than honorable conditions (such ground for revocation shall be in addition to any other provided by law).

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May 6, 2003

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 29, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Apr 10, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 10, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3057-3058)
Apr 10, 2003

Introduced in House

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