H.R. 677 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2003
H.R. 677 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 11, 2003, sponsored by Duke Cunningham with 207 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 11, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 207
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2003 - 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. Repeals certain provisions discounting such service as qualifying service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Duke Cunningham (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 187 Democrats, 19 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 11, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (Mar 12, 2003)
More bills from Duke Cunningham in the 108th Congress
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 330: Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003
- H.R. 2658: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1516: National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003
- H.R. 3365: Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003
- H.R. 2559: Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1588: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
- S. 1156: Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003
- H.R. 2417: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
Committees
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