H.R. 6082 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Forgotten Vietnam Veterans Act
H.R. 6082 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Mar 4, 2020, sponsored by TJ Cox with 31 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 4, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Forgotten Vietnam Veterans Act This bill revises the definition of Vietnam era for purposes of the laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, the bill adjusts the start date of the era to November 1, 1955 (currently February 28, 1961), when relating to veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
TJ Cox (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 4, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee Hearings Held. (Jul 23, 2020)
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