HR 4574
109th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Asians
East Asia
History
Philippines
Veterans' benefits
World War II
Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2006
Introduced: December 16, 2005
Introduced by:
Issa, Darrell
Republican
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 3, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 3, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Dec 16, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 16, 2005
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2006 - Deems certain service performed before July 1, 1946, in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts as active military service for purposes of eligibility for veterans' benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Repeals certain provisions discounting such service as qualifying service.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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