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Latest Action: 03/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow the sworn affidavit of a veteran who served in combat during the Korean War or an earlier conflict to be accepted as proof of service-connection of a disease or injury alleged to have been incurred or aggravated by such service.

1/24/2007--Introduced.

Joseph I. Hoover Combat Veteran Affidavit Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, for purposes of eligibility for veterans' disability compensation and benefits, to accept the sworn affidavit of a veteran who served on or before July 27, 1953, as proof of a service connection of a disease or injury alleged to have been incurred in or aggravated by such service, if there is no clear and convincing evidence to the contrary.

Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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A bill to authorize the awarding of the Medal of Honor to Woodrow W. Keeble for his acts of valor during the Korean conflict.

3/23/2007--Introduced.

Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Woodrow W. Keeble for acts of valor as an acting platoon leader during the Korean conflict.

Latest Action: 01/15/2008 - The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.

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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 12/6/2007--Conference report filed in House.    (There are 4 other summaries) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund, and other procurement. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for: (1) defense-wide procurement; and (2) National Guard and reserve equipment. Subtitle [...]

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Latest Action: 06/30/2008 - Signed by President.

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A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

9/12/2007--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There are 2 other summaries)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Grants a federal charter to the Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated (a nonprofit corporation incorporated under the laws of New York).

Latest Action: 07/26/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to add National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed.

7/26/2007--Introduced.

Korean War Veterans Recognition Act of 2007 - Adds National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, July 27, to the list of days on which the flag of the United States should be displayed.

Latest Action: 05/25/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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Making emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. 5/25/2007--Public Law.    (There are 3 other summaries) U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Supplemental Appropriations for Defense, International Affairs, and Other Security-Related Needs - Chapter 1 - Makes additional FY2007 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, for commodities supplied in connection with dispositions abroad under Public Law 480 Title II Grants. Chapter 2 - Makes additional FY2007 appropriations to the Department of Justice, to remain available through FY2008, for general legal activities, U.S. Attorneys, the U.S. Marshals Service, the National Security Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigation [...]

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Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - Signed by President.

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To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina, as the "Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".

11/15/2007--Public Law.    (There are 3 other summaries)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center located at 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, North Carolina, as the "Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center."

Latest Action: 07/16/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

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To grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

6/25/2007--Introduced.

Grants a federal charter to the Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated (a nonprofit corporation incorporated under the laws of New York).

Latest Action: 01/28/2008 - Signed by President.

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To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. 1/28/2008--Public Law.    (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on January 16, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for [...]

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Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 443.

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Recognizing the service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers during the Korean War, honoring the people of Puerto Rico who continue to serve and volunteer for service in the Armed Forces and make sacrifices for the country, and commending all efforts to promote and preserve the history of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers.

9/18/2007--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary)

Recognizes the service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers, a Hispanic U.S. unit comprised mainly of Puerto Ricans, during the Korean War.

Honors the people of Puerto Rico, who continue to volunteer for service in the Armed Forces.

Commends all efforts to promote and preserve the history of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers.

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