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S.3003: Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced May 26, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 26, 2016
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2016 This bill deems certain service performed before July 1, 1946, in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to be active military service for purposes of eligibility for veterans' benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA shall, in determining eligibility under this Act, take into account any relevant service documentation, including documentation...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 26, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) |