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US HR234

US HR234
Korean American VALOR Act Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act


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Introduced
01/06/2021
In Committee
05/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to treat certain individuals who served in Vietnam as a member of the armed forces of the Republic of Korea as a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States for purposes of the provision of health care by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill, the Korean American VALOR Act, amends Title 38 of the United States Code to treat certain individuals who served in the armed forces of the Republic of Korea during the Vietnam War as veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. This would entitle them to the same hospital, domiciliary care, and medical services within the United States provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as if they had served in the U.S. military. To qualify, the individual must have served in Vietnam as a member of the Korean armed forces between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975 (or another period determined appropriate by the Secretary), and have become a U.S. citizen on or after the end of their Korean military service.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. (on 05/04/2021)

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