Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007

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Bill Number

HR 760

Introduced

Jan 31, 2007

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Asians East Asia History Philippines Veterans' benefits World War II

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Summary

Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007 - 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. Repeals certain provisions discounting such service as qualifying service.

Actions

Jul 17, 2007

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 17, 2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 27, 2007

Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Mar 2, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jan 31, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 31, 2007

Introduced in House

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