Pub. L. 112-74, div. A, tit. VIII (as amended)

Pub. L. 112-74, div. A, tit. VIII (as amended)

Year: 2026Length: 178 wordsOfficial source
8070.(a)In General.—Subchapter I of chapter 88 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding the following new section at its end—1790.MILITARY PERSONNEL CITIZENSHIP PROCESSINGAuthorization of Payments.Using funds provided for operation and maintenance and notwithstanding section 2215 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense may reimburse the Secretary of Homeland Security for costs associated with the processing and adjudication by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of applications for naturalization described in sections 328(b)(4) and 329(b)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. §§ 1439(b)(4) and 1440(b)(4)). Such reimbursements shall be deposited and remain available as provided by sections 286(m) and (n) of such Act (8 U.S.C. § 1356(m)). Such reimbursements shall be based on actual costs incurred by USCIS for processing applications for naturalization, and shall not exceed $7,500,000 per fiscal year..(b)Clerical Amendment.—The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 88 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1789 the following new item:1790. Military personnel citizenship processing..
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