Korean American VALOR Act

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:17:52Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5590 Korean American VALOR Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5590

Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act or the Korean American VALOR Act

This bill entitles certain veterans who served in the armed forces of the Republic of Korea to hospital and domiciliary care and medical services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill entitles those veterans who served in the armed forces of the Republic of Korea in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or during a time period determined by the VA, and became U.S. citizens after such service.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5590

Bill HR 5590 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2020. Bill HR 5590 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2020. Bill HR 5590's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 7, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5590

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5590

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia

- Citizenship and naturalization

- Conflicts and wars

- South Korea

- Veterans' medical care

- Vietnam

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5590

Korean American VALOR Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to treat certain individuals who served in Vietnam as a member of the armed forces of the Republic of Korea as a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States for purposes of the provision of health care by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Korean American VALOR Act

Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act