Mr. Speaker. we are here today to consider H.R. 525. H.R. 525 was amended and passed unanimously by the Subcommittee on Immigration. Refugees. and International Law. It was also passed unanimously by the full Judiciary Committee. H.R. 525 allows Filipinos who have served honorably in activeduty status in the U.S. military. air or naval forces during World War II to naturalize. Also included are Filipinos who served in the Philippine Army. the Philippine Scouts and the recognized guerrilla units. The applicant must otherwise be eligible for naturalization and must apply during the 2year period beginning on the date of enactment. Section 304(d) requiring U.S. residency of newly naturalized citizens is waived as to applicants under H.R. 525. The administration supports H.R. 525. And I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 525.
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