What does Preamble of Honor Their Service Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to eligible entities to provide immigration legal services to noncitizen veterans, and for other purposes,' aims to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants. The grants are intended to support eligible entities in providing immigration legal services. These services are specifically targeted towards noncitizen veterans.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Honor Their Service Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Honor Their Service Act

What does DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS GRANTS FOR ELIGIBLE ENTITIES of Honor Their Service Act do?

This section amends title 38 of the United States Code to add Chapter 25, concerning benefits for noncitizen veterans. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is authorized to award grants to eligible entities to provide immigration legal services to noncitizen veterans in removal proceedings, at risk of removal, or who have been removed. The Secretary will establish and publish criteria and requirements for grant eligibility in the Federal Register, considering factors like rural communities and consultation with relevant organizations. Eligible entities must demonstrate the capacity to effectively administer grants and have adequate financial support. Grant funds can be used for legal services related to defense in removal proceedings, naturalization applications, parole, lawful reentry, and discharge characterizations. The Secretary should award grants to ensure access to services regardless of location, including through virtual services. The Secretary must submit biennial reports to the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs regarding grants awarded, including data on veterans assisted and an analysis of effectiveness. The term 'noncitizen veteran' is defined as a veteran who is not a citizen or national of the United States.

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Honor Their Service Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to eligible entities to provide immigration legal services to noncitizen veterans, and for other purposes.

Last updated: 6/18/2026 · Introduced: 6/18/2026

Author: Norma Torres (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The Honor Their Service Act authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to organizations providing immigration legal services to noncitizen veterans facing removal proceedings or other immigration-related challenges.
Grant funds can be used for various legal services, including defense in removal proceedings, naturalization applications, and discharge characterizations for noncitizen veterans.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit reports to Congress detailing grant awards, the number of veterans assisted, and an analysis of the program's effectiveness.

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