Bill · H.R. 4316· House(119-HR-4316)
Fight for the American Dream Act
- Introduced
- 7/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Salud Carbajal
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Fight for the American Dream Act," aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code. It seeks to authorize the enlistment of certain aliens in the Armed Forces. Specifically, it expands the criteria to include individuals who possess an employment authorization document issued under the "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" policy. Additionally, the bill updates the naturalization process for those serving in the military. These changes involve modifying various sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding service in the Selected Reserve or active-duty status.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?+8
The bill specifically aids DACA recipients and residents of freely associated states by facilitating military service and naturalization.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill disproportionately benefits Hispanic Americans by expanding enlistment eligibility to DACA recipients.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+7
The bill creates a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients through military service and modernizes naturalization for various associated states.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Enlistment Opportunities: Under Section 2(a), the bill would allow individuals who possess an employment authorization document issued under the "Deferred Action fors Childhood Arrivals" policy to enlist in an armed force. This provides a path for these specific individuals to serve in the military.
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Updated Naturalization Procedures: Section 3(a) modifies the naturalization process through military service. By updating section 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the bill includes "any of the freely associated States" alongside American Samoa and Swains Island for naturalization purposes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+8Good For Hispanic Americans+7Good For Low Income Households+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+7
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Gilbert CisnerosDemocrat · California
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