Korean American VALOR Act
This bill, S 2648 (Korean American VALOR Act), provides U.S. veterans' benefits to Korean service members who served in Vietnam with the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. It directly affects Korean veterans who served between January 1962 and May 1975 (or a period the Secretary determines appropriate). The bill amends U.S. law to make these veterans eligible for the same benefits - like healthcare and disability compensation - as U.S. veterans, under identical conditions and reciprocity rules. This change ensures Korean veterans receive benefits they were previously excluded from, recognizing their service during the Vietnam conflict.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
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Introduced Jul 27, 2023
Last action Jul 27, 2023
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Jul 27, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
upper
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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