Corporal Fernando Ruiz Baltazar Posthumous Citizenship Act of 2025

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand eligibility for posthumous honorary citizenship . It specifically targets noncitizens who enlisted in the Philippines and served honorably in the United States Armed Forces. To qualify, these individuals must have died as a result of injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by their service, with a focus on those who served during the critical period between September 1, 1939, and December 31, 1946 . The legislation mandates that the executive department under which a person served will determine if they meet these specific requirements for posthumous citizenship. It also includes conforming amendments to existing law to ensure proper processing of these requests. Additionally, the bill specifies that certain existing provisions related to posthumous benefits will not apply to these particular cases, aiming to streamline the recognition process for these Filipino veterans.