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Granting Combat Credit and Benefits to Female Cultural Support Teams Veterans.

This bill ensures that female veterans who served in Cultural Support Teams (CSTs) between 2010 and 2021 receive full credit for their service, including it in their retirement pay calculations. Crucially, this service will be treated as "engagement in combat," significantly simplifying their claims for service-connected disability benefits from the VA, particularly for conditions like PTSD. The legislation also extends the deadline for current VA housing loan fees.
Key points
Service in Female Cultural Support Teams (CSTs) is officially recognized as equivalent to combat engagement, easing access to VA benefits.
These veterans will receive full credit for this service in their military records and for the computation of retired pay.
The VA must conduct outreach and improve training to help eligible veterans file supplemental disability claims.
The expiration date for the current VA housing loan fee structure is extended until December 3, 2031.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6036
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]
Process start date: 2025-11-12
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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 119_HR_6036.

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 2025-11-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Service in Female Cultural Support Teams (CSTs) is officially recognized as equivalent to combat engagement, easing access to VA benefits.
  • These veterans will receive full credit for this service in their military records and for the computation of retired pay.
  • The VA must conduct outreach and improve training to help eligible veterans file supplemental disability claims.
  • The expiration date for the current VA housing loan fee structure is extended until December 3, 2031.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 [R-CA-48].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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