Sponsor
Tony Wied
Representative · R-WI
Representative · R-WI
The bill allows Operation End Sweep veterans to obtain formal medal recognition and document service for benefits, but does so via a discretionary, application-based process that may limit uptake and adds modest administrative work for service departments.
Veterans who served in Operation End Sweep can receive the Vietnam Service Medal upon application, giving formal recognition for their service.
Provides a clear pathway for veterans to document Operation End Sweep service for benefits, records, or eligibility that rely on medalized service.
Some veterans must proactively apply to receive retroactive medals, which may be seen as an obstacle and could limit who actually receives recognition or related benefits.
Creates discretionary administrative workload for service secretaries to review and process medal applications, requiring staff time and resources.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Authorizes service secretaries to award the Vietnam Service Medal to veterans who served in Operation End Sweep upon application.
Authorizes the Secretary of the applicable military department to award the Vietnam Service Medal to veterans who participated in Operation End Sweep, if those veterans apply. The award is discretionary: the service secretary may grant the medal upon receiving an eligible veteran's application. The text only creates authority for the award and does not appropriate funds, change benefits beyond the medal, or alter eligibility rules for other decorations.
Official title: To provide for eligibility for veterans of Operation End Sweep for the Vietnam Service Medal.
Introduced July 22, 2025 by Tony Wied · Last progress July 22, 2025