H.R. 1806 · 108th Congress
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to change the requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces of the United States.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Adam Putnam
- Introduced
- 2003-04-11
- Latest action
- 2003-05-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Summary
Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide for priority consideration of applications for naturalization through service in the armed forces.Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act respecting naturalization through service in the armed forces to: (1) reduce the required service from three years to one year; and (2) prohibit the imposition of a naturalization fee.Provides for overseas naturalization proceedings for members of the armed forces.