HR 1179 · 99th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Philippine Scouts Pay Equity Act

Introduced 1985-02-20· Sponsored by Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1985-04-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Philippine Scouts Pay Equity Act - Directs the Secretary of the Army to compensate members of the Philippine Scouts during World War II for the differential in basic pay between such scouts and other members of the U.S. Army in corresponding grades and lengths of service. Directs the Secretary to equalize military pensions as well.…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans
Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19]CA
Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25]CA
Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3]CA
Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-16]NY
Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31]CA
Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Reid, Harry [D-NV-1]NV
Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30]CA
Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]MA
Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32]CA
Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7]MI
Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6]CA
Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41]CA
Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12]NY
Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11]CA
Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34]CA
Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4]CA
Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2]VA
Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7]WA
Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large]GU