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- H.R.677
H.R.677: Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Feb. 11, 2003
- Latest Major Action March 12, 2003
- See the twelve similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
207 (187 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 20 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2003 - 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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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
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| Feb. 11, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Randy 'Duke' Cunningham (R-Calif.) |