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- H.R.35
H.R.35: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that persons considered to be Commonwealth Army veterans by reason of service with the Armed Forces during World War II in the Philippines shall be eligible for full veterans' benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 5, 1993
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (18 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Includes in the definition of a veteran (therefore eligible for all veterans' benefits) all persons considered to be Commonwealth Army veterans by reason of service with the armed forces during World War II in the Philippines.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation, Pension and Insurance.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Education, Training and Employment.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Memorial Affairs.
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| Jan. 5, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Benjamin A. Gilman (R-N.Y.) |