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US HR6082

US HR6082
Forgotten Vietnam Veterans Act


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Introduced
03/04/2020
In Committee
03/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the definition of "Vietnam era" for purposes of the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This bill revises the definition of Vietnam era for purposes of the laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, the bill adjusts the start date of the era to November 1, 1955 (currently February 28, 1961), when relating to veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam.

AI Summary

This bill, the Forgotten Vietnam Veterans Act, revises the definition of the "Vietnam era" for the purposes of the laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, it adjusts the start date of the Vietnam era from February 28, 1961, to November 1, 1955, when relating to veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam. This change would expand eligibility for certain VA benefits and services to veterans who served in Vietnam earlier than the current definition.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (32)

Last Action

Committee Hearings Held. (on 07/23/2020)

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