House Bill 2823
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 17, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2823
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2019
This bill deems certain service performed before July 1, 1946, in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts, to be active military service for purposes of eligibility for veterans benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
In determining eligibility under this bill, the VA must take into account any relevant service documentation, including documentation other than the Missouri List (certain military service records).
May 17, 2019
06/11/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
05/17/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/17/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:32:23 AM