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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6013

Filipino Veterans: Expanded Benefits and Pensions

Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2025

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill aims to give Filipino veterans who served alongside U.S. forces in World War II access to the same VA pensions as other veterans. Currently, many of these veterans or their surviving family members are ineligible for certain monthly payments that help with living expenses.
  • The policy makes it easier for veterans to prove they served. Instead of relying only on official government lists that are often incomplete or were lost in fires, the VA would be allowed to look at other types of records and alternative documents to confirm a person's military service.
  • Surviving spouses and children of these veterans would also become eligible for new benefits. This helps families who have been waiting decades for recognition and financial support for their loved ones' service during the war.
  • The VA would be required to send a report to Congress every year. This report must show how many people applied for these benefits and how many were approved, ensuring the government is held accountable for helping these veterans and their families.
  • If passed, the changes would take effect about nine months after the bill becomes law. However, the bill does not allow for 'back pay,' meaning veterans would not receive money for the years they missed before the law started.

Milestones

3 milestones3 actions
Nov 17, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Nov 10, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Nov 10, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 6013
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(3)
D: 2R: 1

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