Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act

1/11/2023, 1:27 PM

Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act

Authorizes burial in any open national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration of the remains of any individual: (1) who was naturalized pursuant to the Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 2000 and who resided in the United States at the time of death; or (2) who the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines served with a special guerrilla unit or irregular forces operating from a base in Laos in support of the U.S. Armed Forces between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, and who, at the time of death, resided in the United States and was a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

Congress
114

Number
HR - 2327

Introduced on
2015-05-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/14/2015

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act

Authorizes burial in any open national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration of the remains of any individual: (1) who was naturalized pursuant to the Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 2000 and who resided in the United States at the time of death; or (2) who the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines served with a special guerrilla unit or irregular forces operating from a base in Laos in support of the U.S. Armed Forces between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, and who, at the time of death, resided in the United States and was a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Asia
Cemeteries and funerals
Conflicts and wars
Laos
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/21/2015

Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act

Authorizes burial in any open national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration of the remains of any individual: (1) who was naturalized pursuant to the Hm...


Latest Action5/14/2015
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.