Bill119th CongressFiled Feb 6, 2025Immigration
S. 461
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 6, 2025)
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025
This bill exempts from immigrant visa limitations the children of certain individuals who were naturalized due to their military service during World War II. Specifically, this applies to the children of veterans who served honorably during World War II in the U.S. Armed Forces or in Filipino military units such as the Philippine Army, Philippine Scouts, or recognized guerilla units.
What just happenedFeb 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateFeb 6, 2025
- Feb 6, 2025IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 6, 2025IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate