H.R. 1691 · 108th Congress
To expedite the granting of posthumous citizenship to members of the United States Armed Forces.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Johnny Isakson
- Introduced
- 2003-04-09
- Latest action
- 2003-05-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Summary
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 shall be filed on behalf of that person by the Secretary of Defense with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security immediately upon the death of that person. (Current law provides for such filing by the next-of-kin or other representative.)