SB 755

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 29, 2025

Bureau of Immigration Modernization Act

An Act Modernizing the Bureau of Immigration, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Expanding, Rationalizing and Further Professionalizing Its Organization, Upgrading the Compensation and Benefits of Its Officials and Employees, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

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The proposed law would overhaul the 1940 immigration act, reorganize the Bureau of Immigration, create new leadership and divisions, set stricter visa rules, require all foreigners to register, and fund modern equipment and staff benefits.

Government AdministrationPublic Order and SafetyForeign Affairs

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Imee Marcos
SenatorImee Marcos
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HB 9801· Filed Jun 4, 2026
An Act Modernizing the Bureau of Immigration by Defining Its Powers and Functions, Further Professionalizing Its Organization, Upgrading the Compensation and Benefits of Its Officials and Employees, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending First ReadingRep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap
HB 1646· Filed Jul 9, 2025
An Act Modernizing the Bureau of Immigration by Defining Its Powers and Functions, Further Professionalizing Its Organization, Upgrading the Compensation and Benefits of Its Officials and Employees, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
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HB 58· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Modernizing the Bureau of Immigration by Defining Its Powers and Functions, Further Professionalizing Its Organization, Upgrading the Compensation and Benefits of Its Officials and Employees, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-07-29Rep. Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo
HB 8632· Filed Mar 17, 2026
An Ac? Modernizing the Bureau of Immigration by Defining Its Powers and Functions, Further Professionalizing Its Organization, Upgrading the Compensation and Benefits of Its Officials and Employees, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
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HB 3599· Filed Aug 12, 2025
An Act Modernizing the Bureau of Immigration by Defining Its Powers and Functions, Further Professionalizing Its Organization, Upgrading the Compensation and Benefits of Its Officials and Employees, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-08-18Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer

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SBN-755 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

Bureau of Immigration Modernization Act

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