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H.R. 1855

To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a process to determine whether individuals claiming certain service in the Philippines during World War II are eligible for certain benefits despite not being on the Missouri List, and for other purposes.

Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to establish a process for determining whether individuals who served in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines or in the Philippine Scouts while in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II and who are not included in the Missouri List are eligible for certain benefits relating to their U.S. service.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen W. [D-HI-1](D-HI)Sponsor
18 cosponsors17 D1 R
18cosponsors2committees6actions1related bills7subjects
  • Introduced in HouseMay 7, 2013
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  6. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a process to determine whether individual… — Informed