Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2013
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 9, 2013)
Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2013 - 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 (VA).
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 happenedApr 26, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 9, 2013
- Apr 26, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Apr 9, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Apr 9, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 9, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House