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S.623: Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced April 22, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 7, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (13 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 1997- Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions to include certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and service as Philippine Scouts within the definition of active U.S. military service for purposes of eligibility for various veterans' benefits for former active-duty military personnel.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs.
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Committee on Veterans Affairs. Hearings held.
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Committee on Veterans Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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| April 22, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) |