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Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) Veterans Service Recognition Expansion Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4204| House 
| Updated: 9/20/2019
Jim Costa

Jim Costa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Don Young (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) Veterans Service Recognition Expansion Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline
Aug 23, 2019
Introduced in House
Aug 23, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • August 23, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • August 23, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

AsiaCemeteries and funeralsConflicts and warsLaosMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' organizations and recognitionVietnam

Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) Veterans Service Recognition Expansion Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4204| House 
| Updated: 9/20/2019
Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) Veterans Service Recognition Expansion Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline
Aug 23, 2019
Introduced in House
Aug 23, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • August 23, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • August 23, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jim Costa

Jim Costa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Don Young (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaCemeteries and funeralsConflicts and warsLaosMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' organizations and recognitionVietnam