A Democratic bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Honor Their Service Act seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code to assist noncitizen veterans. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to eligible entities to provide various immigration legal services. These services target noncitizen veterans who are in removal proceedings, at risk of removal, or have already been removed from the United States. The Secretary is tasked with establishing specific criteria for these grants and must consider the needs of rural communities and territories. Additionally, the bill authorizes up to $20,000,000 for these purposes across fiscal years 2027 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +8
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill creates specialized legal support for noncitizen veterans facing removal or seeking naturalization.
- Scored +8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill facilitates legal aid for various immigration processes including parole, naturalization, and reentry.
- Scored +8
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill provides funding for legal services to assist noncitizen veterans with naturalization applications.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Legal Defense: The bill provides legal services for defense in removal proceedings, which can help veterans facing deportation (Section 2501(d)(1)).
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Pathways to Citizenship: Grants can fund legal services for naturalization applications, including those through military service (Section 2501(d)(2)).
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Parole Support: The bill allows for legal assistance regarding applications for parole, such as parole in place or humanitarian parole (Section 2501(d)(3)).
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Reentry Assistance: Veterans who have already been removed from the country can receive legal help to pursue lawful reentry or repatriation (Section 2501(d)(4)).
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Discharge Upgrades: The bill facilitates legal services to upgrade military discharge characterizations if they act as a barrier to immigration relief or naturalization (Section 2501(d)(5)).
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Geographic Accessibility: The Secretary is directed to ensure services are accessible regardless of location, including through virtual services (Section 2501(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Funding Dependency: The awarding of these grants is subject to the availability of appropriations (Section 2501(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill facilitates legal aid for various immigration processes including parole, naturalization, and reentry. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill creates specialized legal support for noncitizen veterans facing removal or seeking naturalization. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides legal services for immigration matters that may benefit noncitizen veterans in this demographic. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides legal assistance for immigration matters which can reduce individual legal costs for low-income veterans. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill directs the Secretary to consider the needs of rural communities when establishing grant criteria.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill provides funding for legal services to assist noncitizen veterans with naturalization applications.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill establishes a new chapter in title 38 to provide immigration legal services specifically for noncitizen veterans.
- 10/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/4/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 6/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Juan VargasDemocrat · California