HR 2352 · 108th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs health care for certain Filipino World War II veterans residing in the United States.

Introduced 2003-06-05· Sponsored by Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See Public Law 108-170.(2003-12-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires (current law authorizes) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish hospital and nursing home care and medical services, on the same basis as provided to veterans, to a Commonwealth Army veteran or new Philippine Scout who resides in the United States as a citizen or lawfully admitted alien, provided that the Secretary first certifies that sufficient resources are available at the facilities at which the majority of such veterans or Scouts would receive such care and services.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (14)

9 Democrats5 Republicans