Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2013
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 9, 2013)
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).
What just happenedJun 12, 2013
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 9, 2013
- Jun 12, 2013Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.
- Apr 9, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2507)
- Apr 9, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate