H.R. 2969 · 117th Congress · House

Special Guerrilla Unit Veterans Service Recognition Expansion Act of 2021

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Introduced
May 4, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Special Guerrilla Unit Veterans Service Recognition Expansion Act of 2021

This bill expands eligibility for internment in national cemeteries to include certain individuals who the Department of Veterans Affairs determines served honorably with a special guerilla unit or irregular forces in Laos in support of the U.S. Armed Forces between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975. Such individuals are eligible if, at the time of their death, they resided in the United States and were a U.S. citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUL 26, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  2. MAY 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAY 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAY 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Committees

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Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee

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Referred: Jul 26, 2021

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 4, 2021

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