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Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2023

12/21/2023, 1:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2823

Bill 118 HR 2823, also known as the Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2023, aims to reunite Filipino veterans of World War II with their families in the United States. The bill recognizes the sacrifices made by Filipino veterans who fought alongside American forces during the war and seeks to honor their service by allowing their family members to join them in the US.

The bill specifically focuses on providing immigrant visas to the spouses and children of Filipino veterans who are already US citizens or lawful permanent residents. It also includes provisions for the children of these veterans who are unmarried and under the age of 21 to be eligible for visas as well.

The Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to address the long-standing issue of family separation for Filipino veterans who have been living in the US without their loved ones. By allowing their families to join them in the US, the bill aims to provide support and care for these aging veterans who have contributed to the defense of the country. Overall, the bill seeks to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of Filipino veterans and their families, while also promoting family unity and immigration reform. It is an important step towards honoring the service of these veterans and ensuring that they are able to live out their remaining years with their loved ones by their side.

Congressional Summary of HR 2823

Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2023

This bill exempts from worldwide or numerical limitations certain family-sponsored immigrant visas for the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who were naturalized under certain laws providing for naturalization for service during World War II.

Current Status of Bill HR 2823

Bill HR 2823 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2023. Bill HR 2823 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 25, 2023.  Bill HR 2823's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2823

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
40
Democrat Cosponsors
38
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2823

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2823

Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2023
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2023
To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas, and for other purposes.

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