S 57
110th Congress
Senate
Armed Forces and National Security
Asians
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Philippines
Veterans' benefits
World War II
Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007
Introduced: January 4, 2007
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4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 11, 2007
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-70.
Jan 4, 2007
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S76)
Jan 4, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S75-76)
Jan 4, 2007
Introduced in Senate
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
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-70.
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