HR 4904
107th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Asians
Cemeteries and funerals
Clinics
Disabled
Disabled veterans
East Asia
Families
Guerrilla warfare
Health
History
Hospital care
Labor and Employment
Long-term care
Nursing homes
Philippines
Social Welfare
Survivors' benefits
Veterans' benefits
Veterans' disability compensation
Health Care for Filipino World War II Veterans Act
Introduced: June 11, 2002
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 2, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 2, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Jun 11, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 11, 2002
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Health Care for Filipino World War II Veterans Act - Requires (current law authorizes) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hospital and nursing home care and medical services to any individual who is a Commonwealth Army veteran or new Philippine Scout (current law) and who is: (1) residing in the United States; and (2) a U.S. citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
Provides a rate of payment equal to the rate provided for active-service veterans and their survivors for: (1) dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of Commonwealth Army veterans or new Philippine Scouts; and (2) veterans' disability compensation for new Philippine Scouts residing in the United States.
Provides national cemetery burial benefits for new Philippine Scouts.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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