PROTECT Military Families Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the PROTECT Military Families Act, aims to provide parole to certain relatives of current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces. It amends existing immigration law to allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to parole in spouses, parents, children, and widows/widowers of active-duty service members, selected reservists, and veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The bill includes specific requirements for denials, requiring a joint justification from the Homeland Security, Defense, and Veterans Affairs Secretaries, and mandates public disclosure of denial reasons without personally identifiable information.
Key provisions
- Allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to parole relatives of active-duty military personnel.
- Expands eligibility to include widows/widowers, parents, and children.
- Covers veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
- Requires a joint justification from Homeland Security, Defense, and Veterans Affairs for denials.
- Mandates public disclosure of denial reasons (excluding personal information).
Who is affected
- Military families
- Veterans
- Spouses of military personnel
- Parents of military personnel
- Children of military personnel
Notable changes
- Expands the categories of relatives eligible for parole.
- Introduces a joint review process for denial requests.
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