HR 5745 · 113th Congress · International Affairs

Recognizing Officers and Enlisted Men of the Korean Constabulary Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-11-19· Sponsored by Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]· House

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.(2014-12-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Recognizing Officers and Enlisted Men of the Korean Constabulary Act of 2014 - Commends the veterans of the Korean Constabulary and thanks them for their support during the difficult times leading to the establishment of South Korea. (The Korean Constabulary undertook internal security tasks on behalf of the U.S. military government in Korea and the South Korean people from November 1945 to January 1949.) Requires the Secretary of State to urge the South Korean government to: (1) reexamine Article 16-9 of South Korea's Military Pension Act, and (2) expeditiously locate the records and remains of 7,235 combat dead of the Korean Constabulary. (Article 16-9 of South Korea's Military Pension Act denies veterans of the Korean Constabulary coverage for their service prior to the establishment of South Korea.) Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to submit a report that: (1) describes potential awards and recognition for officers and enlisted men of the Korean Constabulary, and (2) examines the possibility of establishing new awards and recognition for those individuals if no awards or recognition currently apply. Includes among persons who are eligible for interment in national cemeter…

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