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US S2648

US S2648
Korean American VALOR Act Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act


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Introduced
07/27/2023
In Committee
07/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th 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 Vietnam as members of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Korea as veterans of the United States Armed Forces for the purpose of receiving health care benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, the bill would make individuals who served in Vietnam as part of the Republic of Korea's armed forces during the period from January 9, 1962, to May 7, 1975 (or a period determined appropriate by the Secretary) eligible for the same benefits as U.S. veterans, including with respect to any applicable reciprocity requirements.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 07/27/2023)

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