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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.

1/31/2007--Introduced.

Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007 - 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.

Latest Actions
  • 07/17/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • 07/17/2007 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • 06/27/2007 - Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
  • 03/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • 01/31/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.R.760 Introduced in House08/31/2007