To establish a commission to review the provisions of law stating that service performed by Filipino World War II veterans is not considered to be service in the Armed Forces of the United States for purposes of most veterans' benefits under the laws of the United States, and for other purposes.
Commission on Filipino Veterans Entitlement Act - Establishes the Commission on Filipino War Veterans Entitlement to: (1) review the facts and circumstances surrounding the enactment of provisions of the First Supplemental Surplus Appropriation Rescission Act, 1946, which denied most veterans' benefits and privileges to Filipino veterans of World War II; (2) review existing Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and medical privileges available to those veterans; (3) determine what type of veterans' benefits are due to such veterans; and (4) recommend appropriate changes in law. Terminates the Commission on February 1, 1995. Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2307)
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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