The congressman expressed gratitude for the descendants' work in preserving the culture and recalled the first time women had the right to vote in 1946.
Those who started the paperwork before March 2025 already have a legal argument, even without scheduling an appointment at the consulate, says an Italian lawyer.
The proposal alters citizenship rules and includes a requirement for Italian language proficiency level B1 for great-grandchildren and future generations.
According to information obtained by Italianismo, the proposal provides for jus sanguinis up to the second generation and requires B1 certification for all other generations.