To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the Vietnam War era.

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Bill Number

HR 3192

Introduced

Oct 13, 2011

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Asia Cemeteries and funerals Conflicts and wars Laos Military personnel and dependents Vietnam

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Summary

Makes eligible for interment in a national cemetery any individual who: (1) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) determines served in combat support of the Armed Forces in Laos during the period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 15, 1975; and (2) at the time of death was a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted alien.

Applies this Act to any qualifying individual who dies on or after January 1, 2011.

Actions

Oct 25, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Oct 13, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 13, 2011

Introduced in House

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