2015 Senate Bill 290

Expand Viet Nam veteran grant eligibility

Introduced in the Senate

April 23, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Vincent Gregory (D-11)

To extend a state grant that was given to Viet Nam era veterans under a 1974 law, so that the award would also be given to individuals who were in the military between September 1, 1973 and May 7, 1975. The last U.S. combat troops were withdrawn from Viet Nam in August, 1972.

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security