A bill to expedite the granting of posthumous citizenship to members of the United States Armed Forces.

S. 783 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the senate — introduced on Apr 3, 2003, sponsored by Zell Miller with 2 co-sponsors.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Passed the Senate
Introduced: Apr 3, 2003
Co-sponsors: 2
Policy area: Immigration

What it does

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that a request for the granting of posthumous citizenship to a member of the armed forces who died from an active service-related injury or disease incurred during a period of military hostilities may be filed: (1) upon locating the next-of-kin, and if so requested by the next-of-kin, by the Secretary of Defense (or designee) with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration S…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Zell Miller (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 3, 2003
Passed the SenateApr 10, 2003
Passed the House—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (Apr 28, 2003)

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