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S.57: Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2007
- Latest Major Action April 11, 2007
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (15 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007 - 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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-70.
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| Jan. 4, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) |