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Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act
1/11/2023, 1:31 PM
Congressional Summary of S 1358
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 1358
Bill S 1358 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 14, 2015. Bill S 1358 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on May 14, 2015. Bill S 1358's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2936-2937) as of May 14, 2015
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1358
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1358
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Asia
- Cemeteries and funerals
- Conflicts and wars
- Laos
- Military personnel and dependents
- Veterans' organizations and recognition
- Vietnam
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1358
Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act
A bill 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.
Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1358
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