Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 12, 2015)
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 documentation other than the Missouri List (the list of all discharged and deceased veterans from the 20th century).
What just happenedJun 30, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 12, 2015
- Jun 30, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee - Jun 12, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jun 12, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 12, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House