H.R. 6897 (110th): Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2008

Introduced:
Sep 15, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Bob Filner [D-CA51]
Status:
Died (Passed House)

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on September 23, 2008 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced Sep 15, 2008
Passed House Sep 23, 2008
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Sep 23, 2008 2:05 p.m.
Passed 392/23

Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain payments to eligible persons who served in the Philippines during World War II.

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Last updated Sep 23, 2008.
7 pages

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9/23/2008. Establishes in the Treasury the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, whose amounts shall be available to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs without fiscal year limitation to make payments to specified eligible persons who served: (1) before July 1, 1946, in the organized military forces of the government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, while in the service of the Armed Forces of the United States; or (2) in the Philippine Scouts. Sets the payment amounts at $15,000 for U.S. citizens and $9,000 for non-U.S. citizens. States that acceptance of such payment shall constitute a release of any claim against the United States for such service. Requires the Secretary to include information concerning compensation fund operation within annual budget documents submitted to Congress. Authorizes appropriations.

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  • Public Law 79-301
  • Public Law 79-391

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  • 59 Stat. 538

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  • 38 U.S.C. Chapter 13