Bills · HRES 994
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 994Armed Forces and National Security
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.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it addresses a long-standing debate about who can serve in the U.S. military and highlights the unique situation of DACA recipients. If the Secretary of Defense follows this recommendation, it could significantly change who is eligible to join the armed forces, potentially bringing in a new group of recruits. For DACA recipients, it could open a significant pathway to service and citizenship for those who wish to contribute to the country they grew up in.
If the recommendation is not acted upon, current restrictions on DACA recipients enlisting would likely remain, continuing to limit their opportunities for military service. The resolution draws attention to the desire from some lawmakers to leverage the talents of DACA individuals for national defense.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House of Representatives expresses its opinion that the Secretary of Defense should review Section 504 of Title 10, United States Code.
This initiates a formal recommendation for the Defense Secretary to examine existing military enlistment law.
PROVISION 02
The review specifically focuses on allowing individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status and an employment authorization document to enlist in the Armed Forces.
This targets a particular group of non-citizens and seeks to create a path for them to join the military.
PROVISION 03
This is a 'sense of the House' resolution, meaning it's a formal statement of opinion or recommendation, not a binding law.
It means the resolution itself doesn't change policy but encourages the Secretary of Defense to consider and potentially implement such a change.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 13
Submitted in House
JAN 13
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 994
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 13, 2026
Last actionJan 13, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 13, 2026
House Res.HRES 994Armed Forces and National Security
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.
INTRODUCED JAN 13, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 13, 2026
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READING
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COSPONSORS
5
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