This bill would end a specific one-time payment fund for certain Filipino World War II veterans. Any money left on January 1, 2027 would go back to the general U.S. Treasury.
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Compensation Fund Recrediting Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Latest action on H.R. 8767: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Filipino World War II veterans, and some survivors, who may still qualify for this specific one-time payment fund. It could matter most to people who have not yet applied or have not yet been paid. It also affects the federal officials who manage the fund, because they would have a firm closing date.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could close the door on a narrow veterans payment program before every possible eligible person has been served. The bill does not say how many people, if any, still might qualify or how much money might remain. It would also move any leftover money out of a veteran-specific fund and into the general Treasury, where it would not be reserved for veterans or defense uses.
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Officially: Compensation Fund Recrediting Act
This bill would end a specific one-time payment fund for certain Filipino World War II veterans. Any money left on January 1, 2027 would go back to the general U.S. Treasury.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (6/22/2026)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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