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S 3142119th CongressIn Committee
I–VETS Act
Introduced: Nov 6, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-Illinois)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The I-VETS Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to identify and track immigrants who are serving or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces when they apply for immigration benefits or face immigration enforcement proceedings.
Key Points
- 1Mandates identification of aliens with military service during immigration processes
- 2Requires annotation of DHS immigration records to reflect military service
- 3Prohibits using gathered information for removal purposes
- 4Applies to active duty and reserve component service members
- 5Creates tracking system for outcomes of military-connected immigrants
Impact Areas
Immigrant veterans and service membersDepartment of Homeland SecurityImmigration enforcement and benefits processing
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