H.R. 8971 Introduced Immigration

Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2026

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a veterans visa program to permit veterans who have been removed from the United States to return as immigrants, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] Introduced May 21, 2026 Cosponsors 15 (15 D) Latest action June 12, 2026

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Actions

  1. Jun 12, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. May 21, 2026 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  3. May 21, 2026 Introduced in House

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