Last progress July 29, 2025 (4 months ago)
Introduced on July 29, 2025 by Ruben Gallego
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
This bill would change federal law so that some non‑U.S. citizens can join the U.S. Armed Forces. It updates the rules in title 10 about who can enlist by creating exceptions to the usual citizenship or residency limits for “certain aliens.” The text provided does not spell out the exact categories or requirements, only that the goal is to authorize enlistment for some noncitizens under updated rules for section 504 on who is qualified to serve .
| Key point | What it means |
|---|---|
| Who is affected | Non‑U.S. citizens who want to enlist in the Armed Forces (only certain groups, as defined by the change) |
| What changes | Allows the military to enlist some noncitizens by adjusting the citizenship/residency rules in section 504 |
| When | The provided text does not specify timing or effective dates |