2017 Senate Bill 70

Expand Viet Nam veteran grant eligibility

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 31, 2017

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 The last U.S. combat troops were withdrawn from Viet Nam in August, 1972.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 Appropriations