Bill113th Congress

H.R. 1452

Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2013

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Introduced
Apr 9, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Latest Action
Apr 26, 2013
Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]

Democrat·CA-14
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First Name: Jackie
Last Name: Speier
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
1,452
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Apr 9, 2013
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Is Law
No
Apr 26, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Source: House committee actions

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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Apr 9, 20130

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).

Veterans' Affairs Committee

House· Standing
AsiaPhilippinesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

Introduced in House

Apr 9, 2013

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