A bill 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.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Army to issue a certificate of service to Filipino nationals who the Secretary determines have performed any military service in the Philippine Islands during World War II which qualifies such a person or a survivor to receive any military, veterans', or other benefits under U.S. laws.

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Timeline

1. 19 January 1999

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 January 1999

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S621-622)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 January 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 19 January 1999 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 January 1999

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 January 1999

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 19 January 1999

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Sponsors

• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
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