Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act

This bill makes it easier for some military spouses to become U.S. citizens. Right now, many people applying for naturalization must live in the same state or USCIS district for at least three months before filing. The bill removes that rule for lawful permanent residents who are married to a service member on active duty at a location in the United States. This recognizes that military families move often and shouldn’t be slowed down by a residency clock when applying for citizenship.

Key points

• Who is affected: Lawful permanent residents married to active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving at a location in the United States.
• What changes: The usual three-month state or USCIS district residency requirement for naturalization would not apply to them.
• Why it matters: Military families who move frequently could apply for citizenship without waiting to meet a new state residency period.