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- H.R.491
H.R.491: Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2001
- Latest Major Action March 20, 2001
- See the twelve similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
52 (47 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2001 - Deems certain service performed before July 1, 1946, in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts as active military service for purposes of eligibility for veterans' benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Repeals certain provisions discounting such service as qualifying service.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
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| Feb. 7, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Benjamin A. Gilman (R-N.Y.) |