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Introduced
12/21/2017
12/21/2017
In Committee
12/21/2017
12/21/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act This bill authorizes burial in any open national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration of the remains of any individual: (1) who was naturalized pursuant to the Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 2000 and who resided in the United States at the time of death; or (2) who the Department of Veterans Affairs determines served honorably with a special guerrilla unit or irregular forces operating from a base in Laos in support of the U.S. Armed Forces between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, and who, at the time of death, resided in the United States and was a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes burial in any open national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration for individuals who: (1) were naturalized pursuant to the Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 2000 and resided in the United States at the time of death; or (2) the Department of Veterans Affairs determines served honorably with a special guerrilla unit or irregular forces operating from a base in Laos in support of the U.S. Armed Forces between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, and at the time of death, resided in the United States and were a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 12/21/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4716/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4716/BILLS-115hr4716ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4716/BILLS-115hr4716ih.pdf.pdf |
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