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To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the Vietnam War era, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4716| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2017
Jim Costa

Jim Costa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Don Young (Republican)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 18, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1179
Introduced in Senate
Dec 21, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 21, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • May 18, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1179
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 21, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 21, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 21, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-1179: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the Vietnam War era, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1557: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
AsiaCemeteries and funeralsConflicts and warsLaosMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' organizations and recognitionVietnam

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the Vietnam War era, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4716| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2017
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.
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Timeline
May 18, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1179
Introduced in Senate
Dec 21, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 21, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • May 18, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1179
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 21, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 21, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 21, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jim Costa

Jim Costa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Don Young (Republican)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-1179: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the Vietnam War era, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1557: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaCemeteries and funeralsConflicts and warsLaosMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' organizations and recognitionVietnam