H.R. 8971 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, 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, May 21, 2026
119th Congress
2nd SessionH. R. 8971
2nd SessionH. R. 8971
A BILL
Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2026
In the HouseNo vote yet
Sponsor: Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva (D-AZ-7) · Introduced May 21, 2026 · Immigration · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 12, 2026: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.”
Sections
Sections · 8
- Sec. 1Short titleNo change
- Sec. 2DefinitionsNo change
- Sec. 3Return of eligible veterans removed from the United States; adjustment of statusNo change
- Sec. 4Protecting veterans and service members from removalNo change
- Sec. 5Naturalization through service in the Armed ForcesNo change
- Sec. 6Access to military benefitsNo change
- Sec. 7ImplementationNo change
- Sec. 8RegulationsNo change