Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2019
Summary
Official Summary
Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2019
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).
In determining eligibility under this bill, the VA must take into account any relevant service documentation, including documentation other than the Missouri List (certain military service records).
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Timeline
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
House of Representatives
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
House of Representatives
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