To provide for eligibility for veterans of Operation End Sweep for the Vietnam Service Medal.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill allows veterans who served in Operation End Sweep to receive the Vietnam Service Medal. Operation End Sweep was the 1973 U.S. Navy mission to clear North Vietnamese waters of mines laid during the Vietnam War, following the Paris Peace Accords. Currently, these veterans are not eligible for the Vietnam Service Medal despite their direct involvement in Vietnam War-related operations.
Who Benefits and How
Veterans of Operation End Sweep would benefit by gaining eligibility for the Vietnam Service Medal, providing official recognition of their wartime service. This affects Navy personnel who participated in the mine-clearing operation in North Vietnamese waters in 1973. The medal carries both symbolic value and potential practical benefits, as military service awards can affect veteran status recognition and eligibility for certain veteran programs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Department of Defense (specifically the military departments) would bear minimal administrative costs to process medal applications from eligible veterans. No significant taxpayer burden is expected, as this involves issuing existing medals to a small, defined group of veterans rather than creating new programs or benefits.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes the Secretary of the relevant military department to award the Vietnam Service Medal to veterans who participated in Operation End Sweep
- Requires veterans to apply for the medal (it is not automatically awarded)
- Recognizes Operation End Sweep as qualifying service for Vietnam-era military honors
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill provides eligibility for veterans of Operation End Sweep to receive the Vietnam Service Medal.
Key Policy Areas
Defense
Primary Purpose
This bill provides eligibility for veterans of Operation End Sweep to receive the Vietnam Service Medal.
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Wied introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the military department concerned
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