Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007

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Bill Number

S 57

Introduced

Jan 4, 2007

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-70.

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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

Apr 11, 2007

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-70.
Jan 4, 2007

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S76)
Jan 4, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S75-76)
Jan 4, 2007

Introduced in Senate

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