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H.R.2766: Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced June 12, 2015
- Latest Major Action June 30, 2015
- See the twelve similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
37 (36 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2015 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. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in determining eligibility under this Act, to take into account any relevant service documentation, including...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 30, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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June 12, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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June 12, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) |