House
Jun 20, 2014

To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize aliens who have been granted deferred action and work authorization under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program of the Department of Homeland Security and who otherwise satisfy the requirements for admission to a military service academy to be appointed to and attend a military service academy and, upon graduation, to be appointed as a commissioned officer in the Armed Forces.

Summary

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Opportunity for Military Academies and Readiness Act - Authorizes an alien who possesses an employment authorization document issued by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and who otherwise satisfies the requirements for admission to a military service academy to be appointed to and to attend such academy and, upon graduation, to be appointed as a commissioned officer in the Armed Forces.

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Introduced(5/22/14)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

JC

Mr. Castro

House (D) Texas – 20

Cosponsors (6)

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Jun 20, 2014