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Committee hears bill to add U.S. Space Force to Oregon statutes' definition of armed forces
Summary
House Bill 2860 would amend Oregon statutes to include the U.S. Space Force (and related uniformed services) in statutory definitions of the armed forces so Space Force members and families receive the same state benefits as other service branches; the Defense State Liaison Office testified in support.
House Bill 2860 would add the United States Space Force to the statutory definition of the armed forces in Oregon law, aligning state statutes with Title 10 of the U.S. Code and ensuring Space Force members and their families are eligible for state benefits and protections that other branches receive.
Jennifer Ransch (Smith), representing Rep. Paul Evans’ office, testified the amendment aligns Oregon law with other states that have recognized the Space Force in state…
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