H.R. 6082
IntroducedForgotten Vietnam Veterans Act
Introduced 3/4/2020•116th Congress•House
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Summary
Forgotten Vietnam Veterans Act
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.
Introduced in House • 3/4/2020
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
AsiaConflicts and warsVeterans' pensions and compensationVietnam
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Originated in the House
Introduced
March 4, 2020
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July 23, 2020
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Introduced in House3/4/2020