II 111th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3902 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2010 Mr. Tester introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To deem references to Operation Iraqi Freedom in provisions of Federal law providing benefits for service in the Armed Forces to include references to Operation New Dawn.

1.

Applicability to veterans of Operation New Dawn of provisions of Federal law relating to veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom

(a)

In general

Unless otherwise terminated by an explicit delimiting or other termination date, any reference to Operation Iraqi Freedom in a provision of Federal law providing a benefit for service in the Armed Forces shall be deemed to include a reference to Operation New Dawn. (b)

Combat operations

For purposes of title 38, United States Code, the service of a veteran while on active duty in the active military, naval, or air service in Operation New Dawn shall be considered service while on active duty in the active military, naval, or air service in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities (as defined in section 1712A(a)(2)(B) of such title).