Congress 107 - HRES 229 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the military service of Filipinos during World War II and their eligibility for benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

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Armed Forces and National Security Asians East Asia Guerrilla warfare History Labor and Employment Philippines Veterans' benefits Veterans' pensions World War II

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the regular and new Philippine Scouts, U.S. Army Forces of the Far East Guerrillas, and members of the Commonwealth Army of the Philippines deserve recognition for their valiant service during World War II; and (2) the new Philippine Scouts and Commonwealth Army veterans deserve to receive the same veterans' benefits to which other U.S. armed forces veterans are entitled.

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Aug 29, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Aug 15, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Aug 2, 2001

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.
Aug 2, 2001

Introduced in House

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