Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act

1/11/2023, 1:27 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2327

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 2327

Bill HR 2327 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 14, 2015. Bill HR 2327 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on May 14, 2015.  Bill HR 2327's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 14, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2327

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
14
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2327

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

AsiaCemeteries and funeralsConflicts and warsLaosMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' organizations and recognitionVietnam

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2327

Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition ActTo 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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