A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to determine the validity of the claims of certain Filipinos that they performed military service on behalf of the United States during World War II.

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Bill Number

S 79

Introduced

Jan 24, 2005

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S254)

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Topics

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

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Army to issue a certificate of service to Filipino nationals who the Secretary determines have performed any military service in the Philippine Islands during World War II which qualifies such a person or a survivor to receive any military, veterans', or other benefits under U.S. laws.

Actions

Jan 24, 2005

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S254)
Jan 24, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S254)
Jan 24, 2005

Introduced in Senate

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