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Filipino Veterans' Benefits Act of 2003

Introduced: June 9, 2003 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 29, 2003
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jul 10, 2003
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jun 9, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7550-7551)
Jun 9, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7550, S7551-7552)
Jun 9, 2003
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Filipino Veterans' Benefits Act of 2003 - 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 dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of Commonwealth Army veterans or new Philippine Scouts.

Extends through 2008 the authority to operate a Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in the Republic of the Philippines.

Provides national cemetery burial benefits for new Philippine Scouts residing in the United States.

What's happening now July 29, 2003

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2