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Introduced
05/17/2019
05/17/2019
In Committee
06/11/2019
06/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2019, aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts as active service for the purpose of benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It would allow the use of alternative documentation to determine eligibility, require the Secretary to submit an annual report on the number of applicants and approved individuals, and clarify that the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund does not apply to those covered by the bill. The amendments would take effect 90 days after enactment, but no retroactive benefits would be provided.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (26)
Jackie Speier (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Ed Case (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Anna Eshoo (D),
Tulsi Gabbard (D),
Jimmy Gomez (D),
Vicente Gonzalez (D),
Al Green (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Susie Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Daniel Lipinski (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Bobby Scott (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 06/11/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2823/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2823/BILLS-116hr2823ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2823/BILLS-116hr2823ih.pdf.pdf |
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