Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the military service of Filipinos during World…

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the military service of Filipinos during World War II and their eligibility for benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

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Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the regular and new Philippine Scouts, U.S.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Feb 11, 2003

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the regular and new Philippine Scouts, U.S. Army Forces of the Far East Guerrillas, and members of the Commonwealth Army of the Philippines deserve recognition for their valiant service during World War II; and (2) the new Philippine Scouts and Commonwealth Army veterans deserve to receive the same veterans' benefits to which other U.S. armed forces veterans are entitled.

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About this bill and sources

Official title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the military service of Filipinos during World War II and their eligibility for benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Latest action (Feb 28, 2003): Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.

Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 11, 2003

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.