Bill · H.R. 1053· House(119-HR-1053)
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/6/2025
- Last activity
- 2/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ed Case
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025'', aims to exempt certain individuals from immigrant visa numerical limitations. It specifically targets the children of certain Filipino World War II veterans. The legislation seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. This amendment would allow certain aliens to qualify for visas regardless of existing limits. It focuses on those who have a parent naturalized under specific historical acts.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would immigrants be better off under this?+7
The bill expands immigration opportunities by exempting certain individuals from visa numerical limitations.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+7
The bill creates a pathway for the children of certain Filipino WWII veterans to qualify for immigrant visas by exempting them from numerical limitations.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill specifically benefits the children of Filipino veterans, which falls under the broader Asian American demographic.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Visa Access for Families: This provision would exempt specific aliens from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas, which could help families reunite. (Section 2)
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Recognition of Veterans' Families: By including those with a parent naturalized pursuant to section 405 of the Immigration Act of 1990 or title III of the Act of October 14, 1940, the bill provides a pathway for the descendants of these specific veterans. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+7Good For Asian Americans+6Good For Veterans+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 9/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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