HB6121: Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the benefits furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who served in the forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts.
Plain-language summary
This bill would amend federal veterans law to improve benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to people who served in the Philippine military forces and Philippine Scouts. Philippine Scouts were military units that fought alongside the United States, particularly during World War II in the Pacific. The bill aims to expand or enhance the benefits these veterans currently receive. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently awaiting action.
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HB6121: Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Kevin Mullin
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (46)
Ed Case
James Moylan
Troy Carter
Nanette Barragan
Ami Bera