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[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 95 (Friday, June 3, 2022)][House][Pages H5233-H5234]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. TAKANO:H.R. 7946.[[Page H5234]]Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8.
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H. Rept. 117-558

- Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5553)
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- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3648) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7946) to provide benefits for noncitizen members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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15:12:05
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 503).
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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 503).
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1508, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Vicente Gonzalez amendment no. 1.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7946.
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The resolution provides consideration of H.R. 3648, under a structured rule and H.R. 7946, under a structured rule. The resolution waives the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to any resolution reported through the remainder of the 117th Congress.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1508. (consideration: CR H8763-8773; text: CR H8763-8765)
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Rule H. Res. 1508 passed House.
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1508 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3648, under a structured rule and H.R. 7946, under a structured rule. The resolution waives the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to any resolution reported through the remainder of the 117th Congress.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-558, Part I.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-558, Part I.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Armed Services, 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.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Armed Services, 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.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Armed Services, 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.
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Estimated Pay-As-You-Go Effects of H.R. 7946, the Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58851
As reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on November 15, 2022
Immigration
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Advisory bodies
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Citizenship and naturalization
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Homeland Security
- Employment and training programs
- Government studies and investigations
- Immigration status and procedures
- Military personnel and dependents
Immigration
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2022-06-03
Introduced in House
2022-12-03T00:31:03Z
Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022
This bill addresses immigration-related issues pertaining to noncitizen (or non-U.S. national) military veterans, including by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide lawful permanent resident status to a veteran subject to removal.
If a noncitizen veteran appears to be eligible for lawful permanent resident status under this bill, that veteran must receive a reasonable opportunity to apply for such status and may not be removed until there is a final administrative decision on the veteran's eligibility.
For the purposes of providing such status under this bill, DHS may waive any applicable grounds of inadmissibility, except for certain crime- or security-related grounds.
The bill also extends certain deadlines relating to obtaining citizenship after serving in the Armed Forces.
DHS must create a system for identifying noncitizens who are or may be veterans. Before initiating removal proceedings against a noncitizen, DHS must attempt to determine whether the noncitizen is a veteran. DHS must ensure that veteran status is considered in immigration proceedings.
The bill also requires U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Defense to take certain actions to facilitate opportunities for military recruits and veterans to obtain U.S. citizenship, such as by training Judge Advocate General Corps members to act as liaisons between the Armed Forces and USCIS on servicemember citizenship applications.
The bill also establishes the Military Family Immigration Advisory Committee to provide recommendations on cases involving the removal of a servicemember, veteran, or certain family members of such an individual.
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2022-11-15
Reported to House, Part I
2022-12-05T20:36:15Z
Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022
This bill addresses immigration-related issues pertaining to noncitizen (or non-U.S. national) military veterans, including by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide lawful permanent resident status to a veteran subject to removal.
If a noncitizen veteran appears to be eligible for lawful permanent resident status under this bill, that veteran must receive a reasonable opportunity to apply for such status and may not be removed until there is a final administrative decision on the veteran's eligibility.
For the purposes of providing such status under this bill, DHS may waive any applicable grounds of inadmissibility, except for certain crime- or security-related grounds.
The bill also extends certain deadlines relating to obtaining citizenship after serving in the Armed Forces.
DHS must create a system for identifying noncitizens who are or may be veterans. Before initiating removal proceedings against a noncitizen, DHS must attempt to determine whether the noncitizen is a veteran. DHS must ensure that veteran status is considered in immigration proceedings.
The bill also requires U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Defense to take certain actions to facilitate opportunities for military recruits and veterans to obtain U.S. citizenship, such as by training Judge Advocate General Corps members to act as liaisons between the Armed Forces and USCIS on servicemember citizenship applications.
The bill also establishes the Military Family Immigration Advisory Committee to provide recommendations on cases involving the removal of a servicemember, veteran, or certain family members of such an individual.
The bill also waives certain grounds of inadmissibility (e.g., being unlawfully present in the United States) for certain noncitizens applying for lawful permanent resident status as an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen who has served at least two years in the Armed Forces.
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2022-12-06
Passed House
2022-12-12T16:55:43Z
Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022
This bill addresses immigration-related issues pertaining to noncitizen (or non-U.S. national) military veterans, including by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide lawful permanent resident status to a veteran subject to removal.
If a noncitizen veteran appears to be eligible for lawful permanent resident status under this bill, that veteran must receive a reasonable opportunity to apply for such status and may not be removed until there is a final administrative decision on the veteran's eligibility.
For the purposes of providing such status under this bill, DHS may waive any applicable grounds of inadmissibility, except for certain crime- or security-related grounds.
The bill also extends certain deadlines relating to obtaining citizenship after serving in the Armed Forces.
DHS must create a system for identifying noncitizens who are or may be veterans. Before initiating removal proceedings against a noncitizen, DHS must attempt to determine whether the noncitizen is a veteran. DHS must ensure that veteran status is considered in immigration proceedings.
The bill also requires U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Defense to take certain actions to facilitate opportunities for military recruits and veterans to obtain U.S. citizenship, such as by training Judge Advocate General Corps members to act as liaisons between the Armed Forces and USCIS on servicemember citizenship applications.
The bill also establishes the Military Family Immigration Advisory Committee to provide recommendations on cases involving the removal of a servicemember, veteran, or certain family members of a servicemember or veteran. Such an individual may not be removed until the committee has provided a recommendation to DHS about the individual's case, unless the individual is inadmissible due to a conviction for an aggravated felony.
The bill also waives certain grounds of inadmissibility (e.g., being unlawfully present in the United States) for certain noncitizens applying for lawful permanent resident status as an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen who has served at least two years in the Armed Forces.

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To provide benefits for noncitizen members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
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An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report 117-590 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to promulgate regulations to implement this Act not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
Amendment requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to promulgate regulations to implement this Act not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
2022-12-07T08:16:15Z
2022-12-06
On agreeing to the Gonzalez, Vicente amendment (A002) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 207 (Roll no. 502).
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On agreeing to the Gonzalez, Vicente amendment (A002) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 207 (Roll no. 502).
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The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) and on the bill pursuant to the rule.
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Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Gonzalez, Vicente. (consideration: CR H8770-8771; text: CR H8770)
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Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1508, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in House Report 117-590 is considered adopted.
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On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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2022-12-07T05:00:00Z
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2022-12-06T05:00:00Z
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2022-11-15T05:00:00Z
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2022-06-03T04:00:00Z
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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