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Introduced
04/15/2021
04/15/2021
In Committee
07/14/2021
07/14/2021
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 provide for a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for veterans who served in close proximity to the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act, aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to provide a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents, such as Agent Orange, for veterans who served in close proximity to the Republic of Vietnam. The bill expands the definition of "covered service" to include service in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia during specific time periods, in addition to service in the Republic of Vietnam. This change would allow more veterans who were potentially exposed to herbicides to receive disability benefits and healthcare related to those exposures.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (15)
Matt Cartwright (D)*,
Pete Aguilar (D),
Cindy Axne (D),
André Carson (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Al Lawson (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Tom O'Halleran (D),
Bill Pascrell (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 07/14/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2569/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2569/BILLS-117hr2569ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2569/BILLS-117hr2569ih.pdf.pdf |
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