In+Memory+Medal+for+Fogotten+Veterans+Act

Sponsor:
Rep. Bob Filner

Summary:
In Memory Medal For Forgotten Veterans Act - Establishes the "Jesus (Chuchi) Salgado Medal" to be issued by the Secretary of Defense to a veteran who died after serving in the Vietnam War but whose death is determined to be a direct result of such service and whose name is not eligible for placement on the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Status:
Introduced and Referred to Committee

Last Action:
March 3rd

=Pros:=
 * It gives something to deceased veterans who aren't eligible to be on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
 * The veterans loved ones will receive that medal.

=Cons:=
 * It will cost money.
 * It might be hard to track down their loved ones.