With Donald Trump's return to the White House, the threat of a crackdown on illegal immigrants has grown. Amidst this, two female senators from the Democratic Party have introduced a bill in the Senate. Upon approval, this bill is expected to benefit countries like India and China as well.
This Senate bill proposes reconnecting families of illegal immigrants and increasing the per-country, family-based immigration cap. It also advocates for issuing more visas to countries like India and China.
Senator Mazie K. Hirono, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Tammy Duckworth have presented the
Reuniting Families Act
. This act aims to enhance the reunification of immigrant families within the U.S.'s immigration system. The bill includes the
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act
, simplifying the visa process for the children of Filipino veterans who served in World War II.
Senator Hirono, while presenting the bill, mentioned her pride as the sole immigrant senator in America to introduce the Reuniting Families Act, aimed at reforming the immigration system and promoting family reunification among immigrants.
She remarked that by reducing backlog in family-based immigration visas, exempting close relatives from the visa cap, and preventing the separation of LGBTQ+ families, the bill will prioritize family unity within our immigration system. She emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform, with the
Reuniting Families Act
being a crucial step toward aiding families to reconnect or stay together in our immigration framework.
Duckworth highlighted that due to our country's flawed immigration system and unnecessary obstacles, many have been separated from their families for years. This bill stands to bring about reform and support such families.
