Provide for eligibility for veterans of Operation End Sweep for the Vietnam Service Medal.

This bill lets veterans who took part in Operation End Sweep apply to receive the Vietnam Service Medal. It says the head of the veteran’s military branch may award the medal after the veteran applies, recognizing their service during that operation .

Key points:

• Who is affected: Veterans who participated in Operation End Sweep .
• What changes: They can be considered for the Vietnam Service Medal .
• How it works: The veteran applies, and the Secretary of the military department may grant the medal .
• Why it matters: It gives formal recognition to these veterans’ service.