H.R. 664 · 108th Congress
Health Care for Filipino World War II Veterans Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bob Filner
- Introduced
- 2003-02-11
- Latest action
- 2003-03-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Summary
Health Care for Filipino World War II Veterans Act - Requires (current law authorizes) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hospital and nursing home care and medical services to any individual who is a Commonwealth Army veteran or new Philippine Scout (current law) and who is: (1) residing in the United States; and (2) a U.S. citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.Provides a rate of payment equal to the rate provided for active-service veterans and their survivors for: (1) dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of Commonwealth Army veterans or new Philippine Scouts; and (2) veterans' disability compensation for new Philippine Scouts residing in the United States.Provides national cemetery burial benefits for new Philippine Scouts.