S. 461 Introduced Immigration

Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025

A bill to exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] Introduced February 6, 2025 Cosponsors 12 (9 D, 2 R, 1 I) Latest action February 6, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 6, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Feb 6, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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