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H.R. 5639 (106th)

To authorize the payment of a gratuity to certain members of the Armed Forces who served at Bataan and Corregidor during World War II, or the surviving spouses of such members, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

4 December 2000

Last action

4 December 2000 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

2 January 2025

Defence

Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a gratuity of $20,000 to veterans (or their surviving spouse) who: (1) served at Bataan or Corregidor in the Philippines during World War II; (2) were captured and held as prisoners of war by Japan during such service; and (3) were required by Japan to perform slave labor in Japan during such War.

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Timeline

  1. 4 December 2000

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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  2. 4 December 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 December 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 4 December 2000

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