Bill · S. 2370· Senate(119-S-2370)
A bill to provide for eligibility for veterans of Operation End Sweep for the Vietnam Service Medal.
- Introduced
- 7/22/2025
- Last activity
- 7/22/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Tammy Baldwin
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to provide eligibility for the Vietnam Service Medal to veterans who participated in Operation End Sweep. It allows the Secretary of the military department concerned to grant this award. This can be done upon the application of an individual veteran. The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 22, 2025.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill provides a pathway for veterans of Operation End Sweep to receive the Vietnam Service Medal.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill allows veterans of Operation End Sweep to be officially recognized with the Vietnam Service Medal.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The bill provides formal military recognition to veterans who are likely of senior age.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Awarding of the Vietnam Service Medal: Veterans who participated in Operation End Sweep can now be awarded this medal upon application, which provides recognition for their service. (Section 1)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5Good For Seniors+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 7/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate
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