June 17, 2025
Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, and Mr. Ciscomani) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
To modify and extend the authority of the Secretary of Defense to carry out a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Fund Act of 2025
.
Sec. 2. Extension and modification of program to commemorate 50th anniversary of Vietnam War
(a) In general
Section 598 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110–181; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended—
(1)
in subsection (a), by striking may conduct
and inserting shall conduct
;
(2)
in subsection (c), by striking may
and inserting shall
;
(3)
in subsection (e)(1), by striking If the Secretary establishes
and inserting For purposes of carrying out
; and
(4)
in subsection (g)(1)—
(A)
by striking if established by the Secretary of Defense under subsection (a),
; and
(B)
by inserting of Defense
after Secretary
.
(b) Effective date
The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on November 11, 2025.