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Introduced
03/04/2020
03/04/2020
In Committee
03/04/2020
03/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
TJ Cox (D)*,
Colin Allred (D),
Jim Baird (R),
Jim Banks (R),
Don Beyer (D),
Andy Biggs (R),
Sanford Bishop (D),
Anthony Brindisi (D),
Vern Buchanan (R),
Ed Case (D),
Tom Cole (R),
Angie Craig (D),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Susan Davis (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Bill Foster (D),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Josh Harder (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Brian Mast (R),
Betty McCollum (D),
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R),
Pete Olson (R),
Dean Phillips (D),
Amata Radewagen (R),
Max Rose (D),
Chip Roy (R),
Michael San Nicolas (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Last Action
Committee Hearings Held. (on 07/23/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6082/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6082/BILLS-116hr6082ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6082/BILLS-116hr6082ih.pdf.pdf |
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