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CA SJR25

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/20/2010

Primary Sponsor

Leland Yee

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the President, Congress, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to expedite funding and reduce documentation requirements for the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund
  • References the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which authorized approximately $198 million in compensation for Filipino and Filipino American World War II veterans who served in the Philippine armed forces before July 1, 1946
  • Provides one-time payments of $15,000 for U.S. citizens and $9,000 for non-U.S. citizens, with no impact on other veterans' benefits eligibility
  • As of January 1, 2010, 39,591 claims had been received with 11,345 applications approved
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies to the author for distribution

Legislative Description

Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 98, Statutes of 2010.

8/20/2010

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs8/12/2010
Rules3/8/2010

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