Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2015

1/11/2023, 1:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2766

Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2015

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.

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in determining eligibility under this Act, to 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).

Current Status of Bill HR 2766

Bill HR 2766 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2015. Bill HR 2766 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2015.  Bill HR 2766's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. as of June 30, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2766

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
37
Democrat Cosponsors
36
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2766

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

AsiaPhilippinesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2766

Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2015To 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.Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2015
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