Bruce Vento Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Extension Act

This bill would extend the application deadline for Hmong and Laotian veterans who served alongside U.S. forces during the Vietnam War to apply for American citizenship. Under the original 2000 law, these veterans and their spouses were granted special exemptions from English language requirements and modified civics testing to honor their service in "secret" guerrilla units in Laos. By extending the filing period, the bill ensures that eligible veterans and their families have more time to navigate the naturalization process and access the legal benefits of U.S. citizenship.