P.L. 110-251, The Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act

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S. 2516 would assist members of the Armed Forces in obtaining United States citizenship.

Detailed Summary

Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to use the fingerprints provided by an individual at the time of military enlistment to satisfy any naturalization fingerprint requirements if: (1) the individual may be naturalized under the Immigration and Nationality Act, was fingerprinted in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) requirements, and submits a naturalization application within 24 months of enlistment; and (2) Secretary determines that the fingerprints are sufficient to adjudicate the application.

Requires the Secretary to update the appropriate Internet websites to reflect naturalization law changes.

Directs the Comptroller General to: (1) report to the congressional defense and judiciary committees on the naturalization application process; and (2) conduct a study of this Act's implementation by the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 3/12/2008: Held at the desk.

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