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Amendments · SAMDT 2979
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· SENATE
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 2979
To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas.
PROPOSED OCT 9· LAST ACTION OCT 9
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
OCT 9
“Amendment SA 2979 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment allows children of certain Filipino World War II veterans to immigrate to the United States without being held back by the usual yearly limits on visas. It aims to recognize the service of these veterans by reuniting them with their family members more quickly.
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KEY POINTS
3POINT 01
Exemption from Visa Caps
Eligible family members will not count against the standard yearly limits, speeding up their entry into the U.S.
POINT 02
Family Reunification
Addresses long-standing delays that have kept veteran families separated for 20 years or more.
POINT 03
Recognition of Service
Formally acknowledges the contributions of Filipinos who fought under U.S. command during World War II.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
D· Hawaii
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSOCT 9
Amendment SA 2979 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
OCT 9
Amendment SA 2979 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Hirono to Amendment SA 3748. (consideration: CR S7074-7086)
OCT 9
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2979 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Hirono to Amendment SA 3748.
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeSenate Amendment
NumberSAMDT 2979
Congress119th
ChamberSenate
StatusADOPTED
ProposedOct 9, 2025
SubmittedJul 23, 2025
Last actionOct 9, 2025
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · PROPOSED OCT 9, 2025
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 2979
To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas.
PROPOSED OCT 9, 2025· SUBMITTED JUL 23, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 9, 2025
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
350
