Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2022
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 29, 2022)
Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2022
This bill expands eligibility for certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to the surviving spouse and children of individuals who served in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts.
In determining eligibility under this bill, the VA must take into account any alternative documentation regarding such service, other than the recognized guerilla rosters stored at the National Personnel Records Center.
What just happenedOct 25, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 29, 2022
- Oct 25, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - Sep 29, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Sep 29, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 29, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House