HB8971Introduced in the House
Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2026
Introduced by Adelita Grijalva, District AZ-7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a veterans visa program to permit veterans who have been removed from the United States to return as immigrants, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 12, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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