Korean American VALOR Act

United States118th CongressHR-366House of Representatives
Updated: Nov 13, 2023

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.

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S-2648: Korean American VALOR Act

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

  1. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Senate

  2. Presented to President.

    House of Representatives

  3. Signed by President.

  4. Became Public Law No: 118-20.