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Introduced
02/27/2019
02/27/2019
In Committee
02/27/2019
02/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea, and for other purposes. This bill extends the presumption of service-connection for certain diseases associated with herbicide (e.g., Agent Orange) exposure to veterans who served in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone between September 1, 1967, and August 31, 1971. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific disabilities or diseases diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
AI Summary
This bill, the Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2019, proposes to extend the presumption of service-connection for certain diseases associated with herbicide (e.g., Agent Orange) exposure to veterans who served in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between September 1, 1967, and August 31, 1971. Under this presumption, specific disabilities or diseases diagnosed in these veterans are presumed to have been caused by their military service, making them eligible for health care benefits and disability compensation.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (15)
Jerry Moran (R)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Roy Blunt (R),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Angus King (I),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 02/27/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/576/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s576/BILLS-116s576is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s576/BILLS-116s576is.pdf.pdf |
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