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Introduced
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
In Committee
06/16/2021
06/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the list of diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for which there is a presumption of service con- nection for veterans who served in the Republic of Viet- nam to include hypertension, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2021, proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to expand the list of diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents, such as Agent Orange, for which there is a presumption of service connection for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam. Specifically, the bill would add hypertension (high blood pressure) and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (a blood disorder) to the list of presumptive conditions, making it easier for affected veterans to receive disability benefits and healthcare from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (14)
Josh Harder (D)*,
Earl Blumenauer (D),
André Carson (D),
David Cicilline (D),
Lois Frankel (D),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Brian Higgins (D),
John Katko (R),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Pete Stauber (R),
Mike Thompson (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 06/16/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1972/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1972/BILLS-117hr1972ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1972/BILLS-117hr1972ih.pdf.pdf |
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