S 3144119th CongressIn Committee

Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2025

Introduced: Nov 6, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-Illinois)

ImmigrationVeterans Affairs

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2025 establishes a visa program enabling noncitizen veterans removed from the United States to return as lawful permanent residents, prohibits removal of veterans and service members except for violent crimes, and restores eligibility for military benefits and naturalization pathways through military service.

Key Points

1Creates a mandatory program for the Secretary of Homeland Security to admit removed noncitizen veterans as lawful permanent residents within 180 days of enactment.
2Prohibits removal of veterans and service members unless convicted of a crime of violence, significantly expanding protections beyond standard immigration law.
3Restores full access to military and veterans benefits for eligible noncitizens who returned after removal or deportation proceedings.

Impact Areas

Noncitizen veterans removed from or facing deportation from the United StatesU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agenciesDepartment of Veterans Affairs benefits administration systems

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