H.R. 2823
Referred to CommitteeFilipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2019
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
6/11/2019 • House
Summary
Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2019
This bill deems certain service performed before July 1, 1946, in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts, to be active military service for purposes of eligibility for veterans benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
In determining eligibility under this bill, the VA must take into account any relevant service documentation, including documentation other than the Missouri List (certain military service records).
Introduced in House • 5/17/2019
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Originated in the House
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May 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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