Korean American VALOR Act became law 304 days after introduction, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties
IntroducedJan 13, 2023
ReportedApr 28, 2023
Passed one chamberMay 22, 2023
Passed bothOct 19, 2023
LawNov 13, 2023
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 104 words.
Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act or the Korean American VALOR Act This act expands eligibility for specified Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits (e.g., medical and dental care) to certain veterans of the armed forces of South Korea who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or during a time period determined by the VA. The act authorizes the VA to furnish such benefits under an existing law, which requires (1) a request by South Korea, and (2) a reciprocity agreement that provides for reimbursement of expenses incurred by the VA for the provision of care.
Context
- Committees
- House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security: 268 of 6,567 bills became law, 113th–118th (4.1%)
- Sponsor
- 7 of 168 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 6, from enrolled bill to public law · 454 words
- Subjects
- AsiaConflicts and warsHealth care coverage and accessHospital careSouth KoreaVeterans' medical care +1 more
- Latest action
- Nov 13, 2023: Became Public Law No: 118-20.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 1
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 118th S. 2648 Korean American VALOR Act R · Introduced
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]