Korean American VALOR Act
- Last Action
- 7/27/2023
Actions
- 2023-07-27Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2023-07-27Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-07-27 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (1)
- Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
Subjects
- Asia
- Conflicts and wars
- Health care coverage and access
- Hospital care
- South Korea
- Veterans' medical care
- Vietnam
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