Korean American veterans.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Adopted

Summary

The Senate Joint Resolution asks the U.S. Congress and President to allow California and other states to extend burial and memorial benefits in state veterans cemeteries to Republic of Korea veterans who fought in Vietnam and later became U.S. citizens. It highlights the sacrifices of these veterans and seeks parity with other groups that have received similar recognition. The measure has cleared the California Senate and is now moving forward.

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Vote

Read. Adopted. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 6041.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 3, 2026

Hearings

• Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing
  Military and Veterans Affairs · Jun 30, 2026
• Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing
  Military and Veterans Affairs · Jun 8, 2026

History

1. May 20, 2026Re-referred to Com. on M. & V.A.
2. May 12, 2026Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Sponsors

• Steve Choi (R) · sponsor
• Alvarado-Gil
• Ashby
• Choi
• Gonzalez
• Grayson
• Grove
• Hurtado
• McNerney
• Menjivar
• Niello
• Padilla
• Seyarto
• Strickland
• Valladares
• Weber Pierson

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