H.R. 3192 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the Vietnam War era.
H.R. 3192 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Oct 13, 2011, sponsored by Jim Costa with 32 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 13, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Makes eligible for interment in a national cemetery any individual who: (1) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) determines served in combat support of the Armed Forces in Laos during the period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 15, 1975; and (2) at the time of death was a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted alien. Applies this Act to any qualifying individual who dies on or after January 1, 2011.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Costa (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 24 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 13, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (Oct 25, 2011)
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