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- H.RES.65
H.RES.65: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the military service of Filipinos during World War II and their eligibility for benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
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 Feb. 28, 2003
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
48 (44 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the regular and new Philippine Scouts, U.S. Army Forces of the Far East Guerrillas, and members of the Commonwealth Army of the Philippines deserve recognition for their valiant service during World War II; and (2) the new Philippine Scouts and Commonwealth Army veterans deserve to receive the same veterans' benefits to which other U.S. armed forces veterans are entitled.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to House Armed Services
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
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| Feb. 11, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Juanita Millender-McDonald (D-Calif.) |