S. 461: Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 12 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-26 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-06):
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.
Cosponsors (12)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Lisa Murkowski | R AK (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Dan Sullivan | R AK (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Brian Schatz | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Tammy Duckworth | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Maria Cantwell | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Elizabeth Warren | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR 2025-02-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 461 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 461?
S. 461 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 461 are available on congress.gov.
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