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- H.R.3207
H.R.3207: Benefits Fairness for Filipino Veterans Act of 2013
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 27, 2013
- Latest Major Action Oct. 14, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Benefits Fairness for Filipino Veterans Act of 2013 - Provides that, with respect to eligibility for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of Filipino veterans who are lawful U.S. residents, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not determine that such a person is not an individual residing in the United States solely because the person is outside the United States for any period of less than one year.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 14, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| Sept. 27, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Sept. 27, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-Ill.) |