Expansion of Benefits and Service Documentation for Filipino Veterans
This act amends Title 38 of the United States Code to improve benefits for individuals who served in the forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts. It adds sections 1541 and 1542 of Title 38 to the list of applicable benefits for these groups. The bill also requires the Secretary to take into account alternative documentation regarding service, including documents other than the recognized guerrilla rosters stored at the National Personnel Records Center. Additionally, it disapplies a specific section of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for these individuals.
Key points
Expands eligibility to include benefits under sections 1541 and 1542 of Title 38 for Filipino veterans and Philippine Scouts.
Requires the Secretary to consider alternative documentation for service eligibility, beyond just recognized guerrilla rosters.
Exempts these individuals from the application of Section 1002(h) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Status:
Introduced
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