H.R. 1855 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a process to determine whether individuals claiming certain service in the Philippines during World War II are eligible for certain benefits despite not being on the Missouri List, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1855 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on May 7, 2013, sponsored by Colleen Hanabusa with 18 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 7, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to establish a process for determining whether individuals who served in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines or in the Philippine Scouts while in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II and who are not included in the Missouri List are eligible for certain benefits relating to their U.S. service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Colleen Hanabusa (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 7, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Jun 20, 2013)
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