HR 760
110th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Asians
East Asia
History
Philippines
Veterans' benefits
World War II
Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007
Introduced: January 31, 2007
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Everywhere this bill has been
6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 17, 2007
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 17, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 27, 2007
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Mar 2, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jan 31, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 31, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007 - 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
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committees of jurisdiction
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