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Recognizing Women's Cultural Support Team Service and Benefits Access

This bill aims to ensure that women who served in special military cultural support teams receive full recognition for their service. This will make it easier for them to access veteran benefits, including healthcare and disability compensation, potentially improving their daily lives and financial security.
Key points
Service in female cultural support teams (CSTs) will be officially included in military records and considered for retired pay calculations.
Female CST veterans who sustained injuries or illnesses during service will have easier access to veteran benefits, including medical care.
The bill mandates reconsideration of previously denied benefit claims for female CST veterans and an outreach program to inform them about new claim submission opportunities.
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Print number: 118_HR_1753
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-48]
Process start date: 2023-03-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To ensure that certain members of the Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams receive proper credit for such service.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1753.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Service in female cultural support teams (CSTs) will be officially included in military records and considered for retired pay calculations.
  • Female CST veterans who sustained injuries or illnesses during service will have easier access to veteran benefits, including medical care.
  • The bill mandates reconsideration of previously denied benefit claims for female CST veterans and an outreach program to inform them about new claim submission opportunities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-48].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-938, Part I.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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Benefits Security