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H.R.481: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to accept certain documents as proof of service in determining the eligibility of an individual to receive amounts from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Feb. 4, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 8, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (5 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to accept any of the following as proof of service in determining the eligibility of an individual to receive amounts from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund: (1) the name of the eligible person included on the Approved Revised Reconstructed Guerilla Roster (commonly known as the "Missouri List"); (2) documents included in the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Feb. 4, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Feb. 4, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Heck (R-Nev.) |