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CUBA Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2638| House 
| Updated: 5/5/2023
Carlos A. Gimenez

Carlos A. Gimenez

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cuban-American Unrecognized Bravery Act of 2023 or the CUBA Act of 2023 This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to certain individuals who served in the Bay of Pigs, Cuba, in April 1961. Specifically, the bill expands eligibility for benefits to individuals who (1) were members of the military group that invaded the Bay of Pigs in 1961, (2) are citizens of the United States, and (3) have not received VA benefits for which they have applied.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5069
CUBA Act of 2021
Apr 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5069
    CUBA Act of 2021


  • April 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 5, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

CUBA Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2638| House 
| Updated: 5/5/2023
Cuban-American Unrecognized Bravery Act of 2023 or the CUBA Act of 2023 This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to certain individuals who served in the Bay of Pigs, Cuba, in April 1961. Specifically, the bill expands eligibility for benefits to individuals who (1) were members of the military group that invaded the Bay of Pigs in 1961, (2) are citizens of the United States, and (3) have not received VA benefits for which they have applied.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5069
CUBA Act of 2021
Apr 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5069
    CUBA Act of 2021


  • April 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 5, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Carlos A. Gimenez

Carlos A. Gimenez

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted