Skip to main content
HR 525 101th Congress House Immigration Aliens Armed Forces and National Security Naturalization Philippines World War II

Filipino World War II Veterans Naturalization Act of 1989

Introduced: January 19, 1989 See on congress.gov
Sign in to write a letter Sign in to watch
This bill died when the 101st Congress ended
It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 15, 1989
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 384.
Nov 13, 1989
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 1989
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 1989
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 13, 1989
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 13, 1989
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Nov 13, 1989
On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 1989
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov 13, 1989
Mr. Smith (TX) demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
Nov 13, 1989
Mr. Morrison (CT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 13, 1989
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 216.
Nov 13, 1989
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 101-351.
Nov 9, 1989
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 9, 1989
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Nov 1, 1989
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 1, 1989
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Sep 21, 1989
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 10, 1989
Executive Comment Requested from Justice, State, DOD.
Mar 27, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.
Jan 19, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Jan 19, 1989
Introduced in House
 Ask about this bill AI · grounded in the bill text

Have a question about what this bill does? Ask in plain English; the answer is drawn from the bill's actual text and official record, and it'll tell you when something isn't in the text rather than guess.

AI answers can be imperfect; always confirm against the full bill text.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Filipino World War II Veterans Naturalization Act of 1989 - Provides for the naturalization of Filipino World War II veterans who served honorably and in active-duty status in the U.S. armed forces, including the Philippine Army, the Philippine Scouts, and recognized guerilla units at any time between September 1, 1939, and December 1, 1946.

Requires naturalization applications to be filed within two years of the date of enactment of this Act.

Waives related residency requirements for such veterans.

What's happening now November 15, 1989

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 384.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 60 Identical bill A bill concerning the naturalization of natives of the Philippines through active-duty service in the Armed Forces duri…
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Mar 8, 1989
Cite this page click to expand
APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 525: Filipino World War II Veterans Naturalization Act of 1989. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-525/
MLA
"H.R. 525: Filipino World War II Veterans Naturalization Act of 1989." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-525/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 525, 101st Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-525/.
Markdown link
[H.R. 525: Filipino World War II Veterans Naturalization Act of 1989](https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-525/)
Report a problem