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HR 5877 102th Congress House

Filipino Veterans' Equity Act of 1992

Official title: To extend the deadline for applying for naturalization of certain Filipino veterans of World War II, and for other purposes.

Introduced: August 12, 1992 Introduced by: Pelosi, Nancy Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Immigration AliensArmed Forces and National SecurityFamiliesNaturalization
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PhilippinesWorld War II
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) 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.
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Aug 20, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
Aug 12, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Aug 12, 1992
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 20, 1992

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Filipino Veterans' Equity Act of 1992 - Amends the Immigration Act of 1990 to extend the naturalization application deadline for certain Filipino veterans of World War II.

States that military service records authenticated by the Government of the Philippines shall be accepted to certify qualifying military service.

Permits the naturalization examination and oath to be given in the Philippines.

Grants special immigrant status for spouses and sons and daughters of such veterans.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Aug 12, 1992
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5877: Filipino Veterans' Equity Act of 1992. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-5877/
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"H.R. 5877: Filipino Veterans' Equity Act of 1992." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-5877/.
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