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House adds Space Force to state code to extend parity for veterans' benefits
Summary
The Oregon House passed HB 39 68 to add the U.S. Space Force to state military code so veterans who served in that branch receive the same state recognition and benefits as other armed services.
The Oregon House on May 22 passed House Bill 39 68, which updates state statutory language to include the United States Space Force among recognized military services in state law and ensure parity for veterans’ benefits and recognition.
Representative Paul Evans, the bill carrier, described the change as a simple but necessary update: “This bill is literally as simple as adding Space Force into the 16 pages of legalese that are in our code to…
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