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H.R.3865: Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 28, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 2017
- See the twelve similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 28, 2017
Bill Summary
Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2017 This bill deems certain service performed before July 1, 1946, in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to be active military service for purposes of eligibility for veterans' benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA shall, in determining eligibility under this bill, take into account any relevant service documentation, including documentation...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 28, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Sept. 28, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Sept. 28, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) |