Bill · S. 2526· Senate(119-S-2526)
Fight for the American Dream Act
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/29/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ruben Gallego
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill, called the "Fight for the American Dream Act," aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code to allow certain aliens to enlist in the Armed Forces. Specifically, it would allow individuals with employment authorization documents under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy to enlist. The bill also amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify naturalization processes for those who serve in the military. It changes requirements for naturalization through service in the Selected Reserve or in active-duty status. Finally, it makes some clerical amendments to reflect these changes in the relevant sections and tables of contents.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would immigrants be better off under this?+6
DACA recipients who are immigrants are directly benefited as this bill allows them to enlist in the armed forces.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
This bill specifically helps DACA recipients, typically young adults, by offering them a pathway to military enlistment.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+5
The bill creates a pathway to military service and potential naturalization for DACA recipients, which can be viewed as an improvement to the citizenship process.
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: Section 2(a) allows individuals with DACA employment authorization documents to enlist in the Armed Forces. This could provide new opportunities for these individuals to serve their country and gain valuable skills and experience.
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Modernized Military Naturalization: Section 3 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act, updating the naturalization process for those who serve in the Selected Reserve or in active-duty status. By amending the section, it could streamline or improve the naturalization process for eligible service members, which could be seen as a positive change.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any information that would create negative impacts for people.
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+6Good For Young Adults+5Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Veterans+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+5
- 7/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
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