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Korean American VALOR Act

USA118th CongressS-2648| Senate 
| Updated: 7/27/2023
Mike Braun

Mike Braun

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 13, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-366
Signed by President.
  • July 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 13, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-366
    Signed by President.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-366: Korean American VALOR Act

Korean American VALOR Act

USA118th CongressS-2648| Senate 
| Updated: 7/27/2023
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.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 13, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-366
Signed by President.
  • July 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 13, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-366
    Signed by President.
Mike Braun

Mike Braun

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-366: Korean American VALOR Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted