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 63

Introduced

Jan 25, 2011

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S178)

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Military history Philippines Veterans' pensions and compensation

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Summary

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

Actions

Jan 25, 2011

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S178)
Jan 25, 2011

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S177)
Jan 25, 2011

Introduced in Senate

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