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.

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Introduced

24 January 2005

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Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S254)

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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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 January 2005
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 January 2005
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Introduced in Senate
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/79
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