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Strikes section 328 (8 U.S.C. 1439) from Chapter 2 of title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act, removing that statutory provision.
Makes multiple amendments to section 329 (8 U.S.C. 1440): changes the section heading; alters language in subsection (a) (including removing specified territorial language and replacing gendered pronouns); amends paragraph (2) language to refer to subsection (b)(3); and revises subsection (b), including replacing gendered pronouns and modifying paragraph (3) language.
Amends the table of contents for the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) by striking the items relating to sections 328 and 329 and inserting replacement text (the inserted text is not provided in the section excerpt).
Adds a new subparagraph (D) to 504(b)(1) to qualify for enlistment a person who, at the time of enlistment, possesses an employment authorization document issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under the Department of Homeland Security policy entitled 'Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals'.
Amends the table of sections at the beginning of title 10 by striking the item relating to section 504 and inserting a new item (replacement text not shown in excerpt).
This proposal would change who can join the U.S. Armed Forces. It would let certain non‑citizens enlist by creating exceptions to the current citizenship or residency limits in federal law, specifically by amending the part of Title 10 that sets who is qualified to serve (Section 504). The bill’s stated purpose is to “authorize the enlistment of certain aliens in the Armed Forces”.
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced July 10, 2025 by Salud Carbajal · Last progress July 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House