House Bill 2908
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 22, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2908
Congress
116
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2019
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.
May 22, 2019
06/26/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
05/22/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/22/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E653)
05/22/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:47:41 AM