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H.R. 9375

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 9375, the Honor Their Service Act, was introduced in the House on Jun 18, 2026 by Rep. Norma Torres (D) with 4 co-sponsors. It was referred to Veterans' Affairs, and last saw action on Jun 18, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Record

Text

H.R. 9375 has 4 co-sponsors.

hb9375/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 9375 IH: Honor Their Service Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-06-18
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 I
 119th CONGRESS  2d Session
 H. R. 9375
 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 June 18, 2026
  Mrs. Torres of California  introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Veterans' Affairs
 A BILL
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.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Honor Their Service Act  .
2.
Department of veterans affairs grants for eligible entities providing immigration legal services to noncitizen veterans
(a)
In general
Part II of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter:
25
BENEFITS FOR NONCITIZEN VETERANS
2501. Immigration legal services for
  noncitizen veterans.
2501.
Immigration legal services for noncitizen veterans
(a)
Grants
Subject to the availability of appropriations provided for such purpose, the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities that provide immigration legal services to noncitizen veterans who are in removal proceedings, at risk for removal, or have been removed from the United States.
(b)
Criteria
(1)
The Secretary shall—
(A)
establish criteria and requirements for grants under this section, including criteria for entities eligible to receive such grants; and
(B)
publish such criteria and requirements in the Federal Register.
(2)
In establishing criteria and requirements under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—
(A)
take into consideration any criteria and requirements needed with respect to carrying out this section in rural communities, on trust lands, and in the territories and possessions of the United States; and
(B)
consult with organizations that have experience in providing immigration legal services or discharge characterizations to noncitizen veterans, including—
(i)
veterans service organizations;
(ii)
nonprofit immigration legal services providers with demonstrated experience representing noncitizen veterans; and
(iii)
such other organizations as the Secretary determines appropriate.
(c)
Eligible entities
The Secretary may award a grant under this section to an entity applying for such a grant only if the applicant for the grant—
(1)
is a public or nonprofit private entity with the capacity (as determined by the Secretary) to effectively administer a grant under this section;
(2)
demonstrates that adequate financial support will be available to carry out the services for which the grant is sought consistent with the application;
(3)
agrees to meet the applicable criteria and requirements established under subsection (b)(1); and
(4)
has, as determined by the Secretary, demonstrated the capacity to meet such criteria and requirements.
(d)
Use of funds
Grants under this section shall be used to provide noncitizen veterans described in subsection (a) the following:
(1)
Legal services relating to defense in removal proceedings under section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229a ).
(2)
Legal services relating to applications for naturalization, including naturalization through military service under sections 328 and 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1439 , 1440).
(3)
Legal services relating to applications for parole, including parole in place and humanitarian parole, under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5) ).
(4)
Legal services to assist noncitizen veterans who have been removed from the United States in pursuing lawful reentry or repatriation ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(A)(iii) ).
(5)
Legal services relating to requests to upgrade the characterization of a discharge or dismissal of a former member of the Armed Forces under section 1553 of title 10, where such characterization is a barrier to immigration relief or naturalization.
(6)
Such other immigration legal services as the Secretary determines appropriate.
(e)
Locations
To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall award grants under this section to eligible entities in a manner that ensures individuals are able to access these legal services regardless of their location, including through virtual services.
(f)
Biennial reports
(1)
Not less frequently than once every two years, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on grants awarded under this section.
(2)
To the extent feasible, each report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following with respect to the period covered by the report:
(A)
The number of noncitizen veterans assisted.
(B)
A description of the immigration legal services provided.
(C)
A description of the immigration matters addressed.
(D)
An analysis by the Secretary with respect to the operational effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the services provided.
(g)
Noncitizen veteran defined
In this section, the term  noncitizen veteran  means a veteran, as defined in section 101(2) of this title, who is not a citizen or national of the United States. as defined in section 1101(a)(3) of title 8.
  .
(b)
Clerical amendments
The tables of chapters at the beginning of title 38, United States Code, and of part II of title 38, United States Code, are each amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 24 the following new item:
  25. Benefits for Noncitizen Veterans 2501 .
(c)
Criteria
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish and publish in the Federal Register the criteria and requirements pursuant to subsection (b)(1) of section 2501 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).
(d)
Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for fiscal years 2027 through 2030.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-06-18
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

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.

Sponsors

Rep. Norma Torres (D) sponsors H.R. 9375, and 4 members have co-sponsored it.

Committees

H.R. 9375 went before 1 committee: Veterans' Affairs.

Veterans' Affairs
Veterans' Affairs
Referred To · Jun 18, 2026 · 285 Bills

Actions

H.R. 9375 has taken 2 actions since Jun 18, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jun 18, 2026
House
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Veterans' Affairs Committee

Votes

H.R. 9375 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 9375 goes by 3 titles, 1 of them short titles.

  • Honor Their Service Act — Display Title
  • Honor Their Service Act — Short Title(s) as Introduced
  • 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. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 9375 under Armed Forces and National Security, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 9375’s is Armed Forces and National Security.

hr9375/policy-areas.txt
Armed Forces and National SecurityAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 9375, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. TORRES of California:H.R. 9375.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:According to Article 1: Section 8: Clause 18: of the UnitedStates Constitution, seen below, this bill falls within theConstitutional Authority of the United States Congress.Article 1: Section 8: Clause 18: To make all Laws whichshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.[Page H4127]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com