HR366-118 · 118th Congress
Signed
Signed Nov 13, 2023Korean American VALOR Act
Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act or the Korean American VALOR Act This bill expands eligibility for specified Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits (e.g., medical and dental care) to certain veterans of the armed forces of South Korea who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or during a time period determined by the VA. The bill authorizes the VA to furnish such benefits under an existing law, which requires (1) a request by South Korea, and (2) a reciprocity agreement that provides for reimbursement of expenses incurred by the VA for the provision of care.
LOBBYING ON THIS BILL
13 federal lobbying reports name this bill in their activity descriptions · LDA disclosures
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA9 reports
AMERICAN LEGION2 reports
AMERICAN FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AFL-CIO1 report
TRAVERE THERAPEUTICS1 report
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VOTE BREAKDOWN
No recorded floor vote
Most bills never receive a recorded roll-call vote — they're referred to committee and don't advance to the floor. The sponsor and funding context on this page still tells you who is behind it and what industries have a stake.
SPONSORS
Mark Takano
D-CA · Primary
14 COSPONSORS
BIPARTISAN● 8 D● 6 R
+8 more (see dot grid above)
SPONSOR FUNDING
Top industries funding Takano
Labor Unions19%
Labor Unions 19% of classified donations
Lawyers & Lobbyists14%
Lawyers & Lobbyists 14% of classified donations
Single-Issue Advocacy12%
Single-Issue Advocacy 12% of classified donations
Health Services9%
Health Services 9% of classified donations
Real Estate6%
Real Estate 6% of classified donations
TRAIL AI
HR 366, the Korean American VALOR Act, was introduced by Representative Mark Takano of California and has been signed into law. The bill addresses recognition and honors for Korean Americans who served in the military. Voting data for this legislation is not yet available.
Based on public voting records. Does not imply causation.
TIMELINE
INTRODUCEDJan 13, 2023
PASSED SENATEOct 19, 2023
SIGNEDNov 13, 2023
DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
Reflects public records. Does not imply causation.