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Introduced
01/15/2020
01/15/2020
In Committee
01/15/2020
01/15/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the list of diseases presumed to have a service connection to exposure to certain herbicide agents. This bill provides a presumption of service-connection for Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism for veterans exposed to certain herbicide agents while serving in Vietnam. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions 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 Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act, expands the list of diseases presumed to be service-connected for veterans exposed to certain herbicide agents, such as Agent Orange, during the Vietnam War. Specifically, it adds Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism to the list of conditions that are presumed to be caused by herbicide exposure. This presumption of service-connection means that veterans diagnosed with these conditions can more easily receive health care benefits and disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, without having to prove that their illness was directly caused by their military service.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (40)
Josh Harder (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Cheri Bustos (D),
David Cicilline (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Jim Costa (D),
TJ Cox (D),
Peter DeFazio (D),
Val Demings (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Glenn Grothman (R),
James Hagedorn (R),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Denny Heck (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Collin Peterson (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Bill Posey (R),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Pete Stauber (R),
Scott Tipton (R),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
David Trone (D),
Mike Turner (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Peter Welch (D),
Bruce Westerman (R),
Susan Wild (D),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 01/15/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5610/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5610/BILLS-116hr5610ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5610/BILLS-116hr5610ih.pdf.pdf |
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