H.R. 110: To require the Secretary of the Army to determine the validity of the claims of certain Filipinos that they performed military service on behalf of the United States during World War II.

Introduced:
Jan 03, 2013 (113th Congress, 2013–2015)
Sponsor:
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa [D-HI1]
Status:
Referred to Committee

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Progress
Introduced Jan 03, 2013
Referred to Committee Jan 03, 2013
Reported by Committee ...
Passed House ...
Passed Senate ...
Signed by the President ...
Prognosis

3% chance of getting past committee.
1% chance of being enacted.

Only 11% of House bills made it past committee and only 3% were enacted in 2011–2013. [show factors | methodology]

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House Armed Services

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House Veterans' Affairs

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Last updated Jan 03, 2013.
4 pages

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1/3/2013--Introduced.
Directs the Secretary of the Army to issue a certificate of service to any Filipino national who the Secretary determines performed any military service in the Philippine Islands during World War II qualifying such person or such person's survivor to receive any military, veterans', or other benefits under U.S. laws.

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