Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV)

Thank you for participating at #JFAV17 this year! Moving forward, please share and complete this evaluation form by Saturday November 18th.

CALL TO ACTION: We need your support today! Text RESIST to 50409 Check if your congressperson has sponsored HR 3865 (Filipino Veterans Fairness Act)!... COSPONSORS Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]* Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]* Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]* Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]* Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]* Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]* Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]* Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]* Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]* Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]* Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]* Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]* Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]* Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15] IF CONGRESSPERSON HAS NOT SPONSORED: Hello, My name is ________________, and I am one of your constituents. On behalf of the remaining 15,000 Filipino World War II Veterans both living in the United States and the Philippines and their 68,000 survivors, we ask for your support and sponsorship of HR 3865 (Filipino Veterans Fairness Act), a recently reintroduced bill by Representative Jackie Speier's office of the 14th District of California. It is not too late to recognize Filipino World War II veterans and their wartime service as American veterans as promised by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It is not too late to correct this historical misstep of 71 years. While the recently passed Congressional Gold Medal Act is an admirable step towards recognition and one the veterans want, let us be reminded about the ongoing struggle of veterans fighting for full equity. Let us remember the veterans' courage and sacrifices by recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the Bataan Death March where 80,000 Filipino and American prisoners of war were forced to endure 100 km of severe abuse and torture. Let us honor the veterans with your support and sponsorship of HR 3865 (Filipino Veterans Fairness Act). Thank you for your consideration. Best, ___________ IF CONGRESSPERSON HAS SUPPORTED: Hello, My name is ________________, and I am one of your constituents. On behalf of the remaining 15,000 Filipino World War II Veterans both living in the United States and the Philippines and their 68,000 survivors, we thank you for your continued support and sponsorship of HR 3865 (Filipino Veterans Fairness Act), a recently reintroduced bill by Representative Jackie Speier's office of the 14th District of California. As this year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Bataan Death March where 80,000 Filipino and American prisoners of war were forced to endure 100 km of severe abuse and torture; it is critical to gather more support and sponsorship for the Filipino Veterans Fairness Act to honor the veterans' courage and sacrifices. Thank you for your consideration. Best, ___________

Pick up flyers at the 26th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture TOMORROW on Saturday 10/14 at Echo Park Lake from 10am-8pm. FB Event: https://www.fac...ebook.com/events/1369122089810525/. You may find us at the Literary Arts Pavilion in Zone 3 from 12-2 pm. Credit goes to Warjay Naigan for the front logo design and Stephanie Sajor for the whole flyer.