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Korean American VALOR Act

Public Law 118-20 · H.R. 366 · 118th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Joe Biden (D) on Nov 13, 2023 · Armed Forces and National Security

Sponsor: Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA-39)

Cosponsors (15): Rep. Young Kim,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

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.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • S. 2648Identical bill

    Korean American VALOR Act

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 23 actions.

  1. Nov 13, 2023Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 118-20.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Nov 7, 2023FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 23, 2023FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Oct 19, 2023FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. CommitteeCommittee · Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  7. May 30, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  8. May 22, 2023FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  9. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  10. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 366.
  11. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  12. FloorFloor · Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  13. May 16, 2023CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 44.
  14. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-64.
  15. Apr 28, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  16. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
  18. Apr 18, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  19. Mar 29, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  20. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Health Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee
  21. Feb 8, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  22. Jan 13, 2023CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  23. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments

No amendments to this bill are on record.

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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.