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S2370119th Congress

A bill to provide for eligibility for veterans of Operation End Sweep for the Vietnam Service Medal.

Sponsored By: Senator Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

Introduced

Summary

Creates a discretionary pathway for Operation End Sweep veterans to receive the Vietnam Service Medal. This bill would let the Secretary of the relevant military department award the Vietnam Service Medal to a veteran who applies and who participated in Operation End Sweep. It would not create an entitlement or add minimum service dates or other criteria beyond being a veteran and having participated. The measure does not authorize funding, set application deadlines, create processing rules, or define terms like "Operation End Sweep" or "participated."

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Vietnam Service Medal for End Sweep veterans

If you are a veteran who took part in Operation End Sweep, you could apply to the military Secretary. The Secretary could grant the Vietnam Service Medal but would not be required to do so. This would not create an entitlement, funding, processing rules, appeal rights, or deadlines. It would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

WI • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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