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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2433| Senate 
| Updated: 2/15/2018
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2018 This bill deems certain service performed before July 1, 1946, in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to be active military service for purposes of eligibility for veterans' benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA shall, in determining eligibility under this bill, take into account any relevant service documentation, including documentation other than the Missouri List (the list of all discharged and deceased veterans from the 20th century). The VA shall report to Congress annually regarding the number of individuals applying for benefits, and the number approved, during the previous year.
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Timeline
Sep 28, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3865
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 28, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3865
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3865: To amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2433| Senate 
| Updated: 2/15/2018
Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2018 This bill deems certain service performed before July 1, 1946, in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to be active military service for purposes of eligibility for veterans' benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA shall, in determining eligibility under this bill, take into account any relevant service documentation, including documentation other than the Missouri List (the list of all discharged and deceased veterans from the 20th century). The VA shall report to Congress annually regarding the number of individuals applying for benefits, and the number approved, during the previous year.
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Timeline
Sep 28, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3865
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 28, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3865
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3865: To amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaPhilippinesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation