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What was the Alien Fiancées and Fiancés Act (1946)?

Introduction The Alien Fiancées and Fiancés Act of 1946 (Pub. L. 79-471; 60 stat. 339, enacted 29 June 1946), also known as G.I. Fiancée Act, was an extension of the War Brides Act that eliminated barriers for Filipino and Indian war brides. Outline The barriers for Korean and Japanese war brides were removed by a… Read More

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What was the War Brides Act (1945)?

Introduction The War Brides Act (59 Stat. 659, Act of Dec. 28, 1945) was enacted (on 28 December 1945) to allow alien spouses, natural children, and adopted children of members of the United States Armed Forces, “if admissible,” to enter the US as non-quota immigrants after World War II. More than 100,000 entered the US… Read More

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What are the Agent Orange Acts (US)?

Introduction The Agent Orange Acts is a collective term for a number of US Congress Bills and Acts that relate to Agent Orange, and include (not an exhaustive list): Title Status Veterans’ Agent Orange Exposure and Vietnam Service Benefits Act of 1989 Passed Senate: 1989. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to complete the… Read More

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What is the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 (US)?

Introduction This Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-407) updated various Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and programmes in areas including education, transition assistance, and civil relief. The Act was signed into law by then President Donald Trump on 31 December 2018. Refer to The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (2003), Military… Read More

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What is the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (2009) (US)?

Introduction On 11 November 2009 Congress passed an amendment to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), known as the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA) (Public Law 111-97). The amendment involved the rights of spouses who are accompanying a servicemember to a new state due to active duty military orders, and is broken down into… Read More

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What is the Military Lending Act (2006) (US)?

Introduction The Military Lending Act (MLA), 10 U.S. Code § 987, is a Federal law that provides special protections for active duty servicemembers such as capping interest rates on many loan products. It was enacted in 2006. A detailed account of the MLA, including provisions and limitations, can be found on the Federal Reserve website… Read More

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What is the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) (US)?

Introduction The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is a federal law designed to protect servicemembers in a wide range of consumer and legal transactions. The SCRA postpones or suspends certain civil obligations to enable servicemembers to devote their full attention to duty and to relieve stress on their families. The SCRA covers outstanding credit card… Read More