H.R.6355

Corporal Fernando Ruiz Baltazar Posthumous Citizenship Act of 2025

Introduced·12/2/25

Extends honorary citizenship to noncitizens who enlisted in the Philippines and died while serving with the U.S. Armed Forces.

The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to grant posthumous citizenship to noncitizens who enlisted in the Philippines and died while serving on active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces between September 1, 1939, and December 31, 1946. It specifies that certain sections of the law do not apply to these individuals and makes conforming amendments to the act.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Dec 2, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Dec 2, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.