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- H.R.6501
H.R.6501: 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,
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 25, 2022
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 25, 2022
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| Jan. 25, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 25, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Grace F. Napolitano (D-Calif.) |