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Hirono Wants Trump to Rescind Termination of Filipino WWII Veteran Parole Program

Sen. Hirono wants the US Immigration Services to rescind the Trump Administration’s decision to terminate the Filipino WWII Veterans Parole Program.

Fairness Act Seeks to Restore Benefits to WWII Filipino Veterans

The legislation seeks to ensure that surviving Filipino WWII veterans are fully eligible for benefits. There are an estimated 17,000 now in their 80s and 90s.

Bill Seeks to Expedite Visas for Kids of Filipino WWII Veterans

Hawaii’s congressional leaders joined in introducing the Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act to expedite the visa process for kids of Filipino WWII vets.

Critical Milestone for Bill to Honor WWII Filipino Veterans

The bill, HR2737, recently crossed a critical milestone and, after decades of attempted recognition for Filipino World War II veterans, Rep. Gabbard said the bill is “closer to passage than ever before.”

Reuniting Filipino WWII Veterans With Families

Lawmakers say many of the veterans that would benefit from such legislation are in their 80s and 90s, and are still waiting to reunite with their children.