Military Citizenship Act of 2003

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Bill Number

S 897

Introduced

Apr 11, 2003

Latest Action

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7922-7923)

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Topics

Administrative fees 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 personnel Naturalization State courts State laws

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Summary

Military Citizenship Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act respecting naturalization through service in the armed forces to: (1) reduce the required service from three years to two years; and (2) prohibit the imposition of a naturalization fee.

Provides for overseas naturalization proceedings for members of the armed forces.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to prescribe a policy that facilitates the finalization of naturalization proceedings for members of the armed forces, including priorities for emergency leave and air transportation.

Actions

Jun 16, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7922-7923)
Apr 11, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 11, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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