Bill113th Congress

S. 690

Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2013

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Introduced
Apr 9, 2013
Origin Chamber
Senate
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Latest Action
Jun 12, 2013
Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.

Sponsor

Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]

Democrat·HI
Bioguide ID: S001194
First Name: Brian
Last Name: Schatz
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Bill Details

Update Date
Mar 3, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Bill Type
S
Bill Number
690
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Apr 9, 2013
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Is Law
No
Jun 12, 2013Committee

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.

Source: Senate

Apr 9, 2013IntroReferral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2507)

Source: Senate

Apr 9, 2013IntroReferral10000

Introduced in Senate

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in Senate· 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

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

Introduced in Senate

Apr 9, 2013

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Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2013 — Informed