S. 1213 · 108th Congress
Filipino Veterans' Benefits Act of 2003
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Arlen Specter
- Introduced
- 2003-06-09
- Latest action
- 2003-07-29 · Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Summary
Filipino Veterans' Benefits Act of 2003 - 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 dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of Commonwealth Army veterans or new Philippine Scouts.
Extends through 2008 the authority to operate a Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in the Republic of the Philippines.
Provides national cemetery burial benefits for new Philippine Scouts residing in the United States.