Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2016

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3003 Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2016 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:32 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3003

Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2016

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 Act, 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).

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Current Status of Bill S 3003

Bill S 3003 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 26, 2016. Bill S 3003 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on May 26, 2016. Bill S 3003's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 26, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3003

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3003

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 S 3003

Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2016A 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.Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2016

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3003

Brian Schatz

Hawaii(Democrat)

Lisa Murkowski

Alaska(Republican)

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