H.R. 366 · 118th Congress · House

Korean American VALOR Act

Enacted· Became Public Law No: 118-20.
Introduced
Jan 13, 23
Passed House
May 22, 23
Passed Senate
Oct 19, 23
Sent to President
Nov 7, 23
Signed into Law
Nov 13, 23

Executive Summary

Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act or the Korean American VALOR Act

This act expands eligibility for specified Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits (e.g., medical and dental care) to certain veterans of the armed forces of South Korea who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or during a time period determined by the VA.

The act authorizes the VA to furnish such benefits under an existing law, which requires (1) a request by South Korea, and (2) a reciprocity agreement that provides for reimbursement of expenses incurred by the VA for the provision of care.

Previous Versions

55Oct 19, 2023

Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act or the Korean American VALOR Act

This bill expands eligibility for specified Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits (e.g., medical and dental care) to certain veterans of the armed forces of South Korea who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or during a time period determined by the VA.

The bill authorizes the VA to furnish such benefits under an existing law, which requires (1) a request by South Korea, and (2) a reciprocity agreement that provides for reimbursement of expenses incurred by the VA for the provision of care.

53May 22, 2023

Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act or the Korean American VALOR Act

This bill expands eligibility for specified Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits (e.g., medical and dental care) to certain veterans of the armed forces of South Korea who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or during a time period determined by the VA.

The bill authorizes the VA to furnish such benefits under an existing law, which requires (1) a request by South Korea, and (2) a reciprocity agreement that provides for reimbursement of expenses incurred by the VA for the provision of care.

07May 16, 2023

Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act or the Korean American VALOR Act

This bill expands eligibility for specified Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits (e.g., medical and dental care) to certain veterans of the armed forces of South Korea who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or during a time period determined by the VA.

The bill authorizes the VA to furnish such benefits under an existing law, which requires (1) a request by South Korea, and (2) a reciprocity agreement that provides for reimbursement of expenses incurred by the VA for the provision of care.

00Jan 13, 2023

Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act or the Korean American VALOR Act

This bill expands eligibility for specified Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits (e.g., medical and dental care) to certain veterans of the armed forces of South Korea who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or during a time period determined by the VA.

The bill authorizes the VA to furnish such benefits under an existing law, which requires (1) a request by South Korea, and (2) a reciprocity agreement that provides for reimbursement of expenses incurred by the VA for the provision of care.

Action Timeline

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  1. NOV 13, 2023BecameLaw

    Signed by President.

  2. NOV 13, 2023President

    Signed by President.

  3. NOV 13, 2023BecameLaw

    Became Public Law No: 118-20.

    118Yea
    20Nay
    0NV
  4. NOV 13, 2023President

    Became Public Law No: 118-20.

    118Yea
    20Nay
    0NV
  5. NOV 07, 2023President

    Presented to President.

  6. NOV 07, 2023Floor

    Presented to President.

  7. OCT 23, 2023Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. OCT 19, 2023Committee

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  9. OCT 19, 2023Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  10. OCT 19, 2023Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5103)

  11. OCT 19, 2023Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent

    (consideration: CR S5103)

  12. MAY 30, 2023IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  13. MAY 22, 2023Floor

    Mr

    Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  14. MAY 22, 2023Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H2472-2474)

    2472Yea
    2474Nay
    0NV
  15. MAY 22, 2023Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 366.

  16. MAY 22, 2023Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2472)

  17. MAY 22, 2023Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2472)

  18. MAY 22, 2023Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  19. MAY 16, 2023Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-64.

    118Yea
    64Nay
    0NV
  20. MAY 16, 2023Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-64.

    118Yea
    64Nay
    0NV
  21. MAY 16, 2023Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 44.

  22. APR 28, 2023Committee

    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.

  23. APR 28, 2023Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  24. APR 28, 2023Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  25. APR 18, 2023Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  26. MAR 29, 2023Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  27. FEB 08, 2023Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  28. JAN 13, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  29. JAN 13, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  30. JAN 13, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Committees

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: Oct 19, 2023

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 30, 2023

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 16, 2023

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2023

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Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2023

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2023

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Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 18, 2023

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Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 29, 2023

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Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Feb 8, 2023

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: Jan 13, 2023

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