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Introduced
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
In Committee
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill 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, and for other purposes. 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 amends Title 38 of the United States Code to revise the definition of the "Vietnam era" for the purposes of 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 the eligibility for benefits and services provided by the VA to include veterans who served in Vietnam during this earlier period.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (11)
John Boozman (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Bill Cassidy (R),
James Inhofe (R),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Mike Rounds (R),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Jon Tester (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 06/25/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4086/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4086/BILLS-116s4086is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4086/BILLS-116s4086is.pdf.pdf |
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