Congress 108 - HR 1850 - Fairness for America's Heroes Act

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Administrative remedies Aliens Armed Forces and National Security Citizenship Department of Homeland Security Families Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Immigration Law Married people Military dependents Military personnel Naturalization Parents Survivors' benefits Veterans' benefits War casualties

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Summary

Fairness for America's Heroes Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) extend automatic naturalization (upon commencement of combat service) to a noncitizen member of the armed forces who serves on active service below the grade of commissioned officer in a combat zone; and (2) provide immigration benefits to the spouse, child, or parent of a member of the armed forces who was granted posthumous citizenship through death while on active duty service during a period of military hostilities.

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May 6, 2003

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 5, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Apr 30, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E814)
Apr 29, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 29, 2003

Introduced in House

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