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Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act
Sponsored By: Representative Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
Introduced
Summary
Waives the three-month state or service-district residency rule for naturalization for spouses of active-duty U.S. service members stationed in the United States. The bill would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act so lawful permanent residents married to active-duty service members at U.S. locations can apply for citizenship without meeting that local 3-month residency requirement.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Easier citizenship filing for military spouses
If enacted, lawful permanent residents married to active-duty U.S. service members could apply for citizenship without the 3‑month in-state or USCIS district residency rule. This would apply when the service member is serving on active duty at a location in the United States. Other citizenship requirements would still apply. The bill text does not give an effective date.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
WA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]
FL • R
Sponsored 5/13/2025
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 5/20/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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