HR 2638 United States House · 118th Congress

CUBA Act of 2023

Summary

Cuban-American Unrecognized Bravery Act of 2023 or the CUBA Act of 2023 This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to certain individuals who served in the Bay of Pigs, Cuba, in April 1961. Specifically, the bill expands eligibility for benefits to individuals who (1) were members of the military group that invaded the Bay of Pigs in 1961, (2) are citizens of the United States, and (3) have not received VA benefits for which they have applied.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics: Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Memorials & Recognition

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2023

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Floor Vote

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Introduced Apr 17, 2023 Last action May 5, 2023

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Committee

May 5, 2023

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Apr 17, 2023

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Apr 17, 2023

Introduced

Introduced in House

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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors