Honor Their Service Act
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Overview
The Honor Their Service Act authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide grants to organizations that offer legal assistance to noncitizen veterans. These grants can cover services related to removal proceedings, naturalization, parole, reentry, and discharge upgrades. The goal is to help these veterans navigate the immigration system and address barriers to citizenship or lawful presence in the United States. The bill also requires the VA to report on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of these services.
Key provisions
- Authorizes VA grants to eligible entities for immigration legal services.
- Services covered include defense in removal proceedings, naturalization, parole, reentry, and discharge upgrades.
- Grants can be used for legal services, virtual services, and other appropriate immigration assistance.
- The Secretary establishes criteria and requirements for grant recipients.
- Grants are prioritized for rural communities, trust lands, and territories.
- Requires biennial reports on grant recipients and services provided.
- Defines ‘noncitizen veteran’ for the purpose of the Act.
- Authorizes $20 million in appropriations for fiscal years 2027-2030.
Who is affected
- Noncitizen Veterans
- Veterans Service Organizations
- Nonprofit Immigration Legal Services Providers
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Immigration Attorneys
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