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HR 2370 109th Congress House

In Memory Medal For Forgotten Veterans Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Defense to issue a medal to certain veterans who died after their service in the Vietnam War as a direct result of that service, or … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Defense to issue a medal to certain veterans who died after their service in the Vietnam War as a direct result of that service, or who were presumptively exposed to ionizing radiation, herbicide agents, or chemical agents during their service in the Armed Forces.

Introduced: March 2, 2006 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Chemical warfareCommemorationsEnvironmental ProtectionHerbicides
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Ionizing radiationMilitary medals, decorations, etc.Persian Gulf WarRadiation victimsVietnam veteransWar casualties
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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
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 Latest action May 16, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2
D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Mar 2, 2006
HARMAN, JANE
· Dec 7, 2005
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jun 7, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2370: In Memory Medal For Forgotten Veterans Act. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2370/
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"H.R. 2370: In Memory Medal For Forgotten Veterans Act." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2370/.
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