To direct the Secretary of Defense to issue a medal to certain veterans who died after their service in the Vietnam War as a direct result of that service, or who were presumptively exposed to ionizing radiation, herbicide agents, or chemical agents during their service in the Armed Forces.
In Memory Medal For Forgotten Veterans Act - Establishes the "Jesus (Chuchi) Salgado Medal" to be issued by the Secretary of Defense to a qualifying veteran who: (1) died after serving in the Vietnam War but whose death is determined to be a direct result of such service; (2) was exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the Republic of Vietnam and is eligible for health care; (3) was exposed to ionizing radiation and is eligible for health care; or (4) served in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War and is entitled (or was at the time of death entitled) to disability benefits for illnesses associated with Gulf War service.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E983-984)
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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