Some DACA recipients with work permits could get a closer look as possible military recruits. This resolution only asks the Defense Secretary to review current law. It does not open enlistment by itself.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Latest action on H.Res. 994: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects DACA recipients with federal work permits who may want to join the U.S. Armed Forces. It could also affect the Defense Department, which would have to decide whether current law allows this group to enlist. The Armed Forces could be affected if the Secretary later allows these enlistments and adds new people to the recruiting pool.
Why this matters: This matters because some people with DACA status may want to serve in the military but may not be able to enlist under current practice. The resolution asks the Defense Secretary to review whether current law already gives enough authority to allow some of them to join. It also shows how immigration rules and military recruiting needs can overlap. The result is uncertain because the Secretary could review the law and still make no change.
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