HR 2013
103th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Federal advisory bodies
Filipino Americans
Health
Legislation
Philippines
Veterans' benefits
Veterans' medical care
World War II
Commission on Filipino Veterans Entitlement Act
Introduced: May 6, 1993
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Introduced
In committee
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To President
Became law
May 6, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 6, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2307)
May 6, 1993
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Commission on Filipino Veterans Entitlement Act - Establishes the Commission on Filipino War Veterans Entitlement to: (1) review the facts and circumstances surrounding the enactment of provisions of the First Supplemental Surplus Appropriation Rescission Act, 1946, which denied most veterans' benefits and privileges to Filipino veterans of World War II; (2) review existing Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and medical privileges available to those veterans; (3) determine what type of veterans' benefits are due to such veterans; and (4) recommend appropriate changes in law. Terminates the Commission on February 1, 1995. Authorizes appropriations.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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