Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 14, 2014)
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 (VA) 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.
What just happenedMay 14, 2014
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3031)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 14, 2014
- May 14, 2014IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3031)
- May 14, 2014IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3030-3031)
- May 14, 2014IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate