S 623
105th Congress
Senate
Armed Forces and National Security
Asians
East Asia
History
Labor and Employment
Philippines
Veterans' benefits
Veterans' pensions
World War II
Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 1997
Introduced: April 22, 1997
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Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 7, 1997
Committee on Veterans Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jul 25, 1997
Committee on Veterans Affairs. Hearings held.
Apr 22, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs.
Apr 22, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3423-3424)
Apr 22, 1997
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 1997- Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions to include certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and service as Philippine Scouts within the definition of active U.S. military service for purposes of eligibility for various veterans' benefits for former active-duty military personnel.
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Committee on Veterans Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
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