H.R. 8971 — Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2026

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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.Official Title as Introduced

Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 8971·House·Bill·Immigration

Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva(Democratic-Arizona-7)·

May 21, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

May 21, 2026

HouseReferred 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.

May 21, 2026

HouseReferred 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.

May 21, 2026

HouseReferred 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.

Jun 12, 2026

House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Documents

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Bill text

May 21, 2026As introduced in the House