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HR 9375

Honor Their Service Act

119th Congress Introduced by Norma Torres

The bill authorizes VA grants to eligible entities to provide immigration legal services to noncitizen veterans.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 9375

Executive summary

HR 9375 would amend title 38 of the United States Code to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants to eligible entities to provide immigration legal services to noncitizen veterans. The bill aims to expand access to professional immigration assistance for veterans who are noncitizens, with the broader goal of supporting veterans’ efforts to maintain or regularize their immigration status and access benefits and services.

Purpose and intent

  • Provide eligible organizations with federal grants to deliver immigration legal services specifically to noncitizen veterans.
  • Ensure noncitizen veterans have access to qualified legal support regarding immigration matters, potentially improving their eligibility for benefits, protections, and pathways to lawful status.
  • Streamline or enhance the VA’s role in coordinating veteran-related needs that intersect with immigration status.

Key provisions and changes

  • Authorization of Grants: The VA may award grants to eligible entities to furnish immigration legal services to noncitizen veterans.
  • Eligible Entities: The bill defines or references criteria for entities eligible to receive grants (e.g., non-profit organizations, legal aid providers, or entities with demonstrated experience in immigration law and veteran services). Specific eligibility criteria are not detailed in the summary but would be specified in the enacted language.
  • Scope of Services: Grant-supported activities are focused on immigration legal services for noncitizen veterans; this may include matters such as asylum, asylum-related relief, deportation defenses, naturalization, status adjustments, and related advisory services.
  • Coordination with VA: Provisions likely require coordination with VA programs and compliance with federal grant rules, reporting requirements, and accountability measures.
  • Funding and Administration: The bill would authorize the use of federal funds for grant programs and set expectations regarding administration, oversight, and evaluation of outcomes.

Who is affected

  • Noncitizen veterans seeking immigration legal assistance.
  • Eligible service providers (e.g., legal service organizations, nonprofits, and law firms) that would receive and administer grants to deliver services.
  • VA programs and staff involved in veterans’ benefits and related support services, due to coordination and reporting requirements.
  • Potentially the broader veteran community via improved access to both immigration relief and VA benefits.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral: The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs on June 18, 2026.
  • Next steps: The committee may hold hearings, mark up the bill, and report it to the full House with or without amendments. If enacted, it would proceed through the legislative process in the Senate and, if passed, be sent to the President for signature.
  • Effective date: The summary does not specify an effective date; the enacted bill would generally include an effective date or rules for grant programs, once enacted.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Access to services: Noncitizen veterans could gain greater access to legal representation on complex immigration issues, potentially affecting their residency status, eligibility for benefits, and overall stability.
  • Resource allocation: The program would require funding and administrative capacity within VA and grant recipients, including reporting and accountability measures.
  • Policy alignment: The bill would need to align with existing immigration and veterans’ benefits policy, including federal grant management standards and privacy protections for veterans seeking services.

If you’d like, I can adjust the summary to include hypothetical budget figures, anticipated grant periods, or compare to similar grant programs for additional context.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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