Congress 113 - HR 110 - 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.

Sponsor

Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (D-HI)

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Asia 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 31, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan 11, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jan 3, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Jan 3, 2013

Introduced in House

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