Corporal Fernando Ruiz Baltazar Posthumous Citizenship Act of 2023

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Explore the details of House Bill 3714 Corporal Fernando Ruiz Baltazar Posthumous Citizenship Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/10/2024, 11:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3714

Bill 118 HR 3714, also known as the Corporal Fernando Ruiz Baltazar Posthumous Citizenship Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to grant posthumous citizenship to Corporal Fernando Ruiz Baltazar, a member of the United States Marine Corps who was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan.

Corporal Fernando Ruiz Baltazar was a native of Mexico who immigrated to the United States as a child. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and served with honor and distinction, ultimately making the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Despite his service and sacrifice, Corporal Baltazar was not a US citizen at the time of his death.

The bill seeks to rectify this oversight by granting posthumous citizenship to Corporal Baltazar in recognition of his service and sacrifice. By doing so, the bill aims to honor his memory and ensure that he is recognized as a full-fledged member of the American military community. The Corporal Fernando Ruiz Baltazar Posthumous Citizenship Act of 2023 has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle coming together to honor Corporal Baltazar's memory and service. The bill is currently making its way through the legislative process, with the hope that it will soon be signed into law and Corporal Baltazar will be granted the citizenship he so rightfully deserves.

Congressional Summary of HR 3714

Corporal Fernando Ruiz Baltazar Posthumous Citizenship Act of 2023

This bill extends posthumous citizenship to an otherwise qualified noncitizen who enlisted, reenlisted, extended enlistment, or was inducted into the U.S. Armed Forces in the Philippines and died as a result of such active duty service during the period beginning September 1, 1939, and ending December 31, 1946.

The executive department under which an individual served must determine whether the individual satisfied the requirements for posthumous citizenship under this bill.

Specified naturalization and other posthumous benefit provisions shall not apply to the surviving spouse, child, or parent of such an individual.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3714

Bill HR 3714 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3714 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3714's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3714

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3714

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3714

Corporal Fernando Ruiz Baltazar Posthumous Citizenship Act of 2023

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend honorary citizenship to otherwise qualified noncitizens who enlisted in the Philippines and died while serving on active duty with the United States Armed Forces during certain periods of hostilities, and for other purposes.