Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 28, 2017)
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 other than the Missouri List (the list of all discharged and deceased veterans from the 20th century).
The VA shall report to Congress annually regarding the number of individuals applying for benefits, and the number approved, during the previous year.
What just happenedSep 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 28, 2017
- Sep 28, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - Sep 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Sep 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 28, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House