Bills/H.R. 1053

Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025

Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025

In CommitteeImmigrationHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill does:** This bill would remove immigration visa caps for adult children of Filipino World War II veterans who became U.S. citizens through their military service. Currently, family-based immigration has numerical limits that can create long waiting periods. This bill would allow these specific adult children to immigrate to the United States without being subject to those annual limits, making the process faster for this particular group. **Who it affects:** The bill targets adult children of Filipino World War II veterans—both those who served in the U.S.

Armed Forces and those who served in Philippine military units like the Philippine Army, Philippine Scouts, or recognized guerilla forces during WWII. These veterans had to have served honorably and become naturalized U.S. citizens through their service. The bill would also affect immigration processes for this family group. **Current status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Ed Case (D-Hawaii) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.

CRS Official 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.

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Latest Action

February 6, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

D
Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
D-HI · House
13 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
February 6, 2025
Last Updated
February 6, 2025
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