HR 2370
109th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Chemical warfare
Commemorations
Environmental Protection
Herbicides
Ionizing radiation
Military medals, decorations, etc.
Persian Gulf War
Radiation victims
Vietnam veterans
War casualties
In Memory Medal For Forgotten Veterans Act
Introduced: May 16, 2005
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 16, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 16, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E983-984)
May 16, 2005
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
In Memory Medal For Forgotten Veterans Act - Establishes the "Jesus (Chuchi) Salgado Medal" to be issued by the Secretary of Defense to a qualifying veteran who: (1) died after serving in the Vietnam War but whose death is determined to be a direct result of such service; (2) was exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the Republic of Vietnam and is eligible for health care; (3) was exposed to ionizing radiation and is eligible for health care; or (4) served in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War and is entitled (or was at the time of death entitled) to disability benefits for illnesses associated with Gulf War service.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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