S-4086 : Still Just a Bill

Forgotten Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-06-25IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2020-06-25IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress