2017 House Bill 4646

Expand Vietnam veteran grant eligibility

Introduced in the House

May 23, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Vanessa Guerra (D-95)

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 The last U.S. combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam in August, 1972.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs