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Introduced
05/25/2021
05/25/2021
In Committee
05/26/2021
05/26/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of Veterans Af- fairs to provide assistance for individuals affected by exposure to Agent Orange, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide assistance for individuals affected by exposure to Agent Orange, a highly toxic herbicide used during the Vietnam War. The key provisions of the bill include providing medical and social services to affected individuals in Vietnam, remediating contaminated areas, supporting research on the health effects of Agent Orange, and expanding benefits to children of male Vietnam veterans born with certain birth defects. The bill also requires the implementation of these provisions within 18 months and quarterly progress reports to Congress.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (16)
Barbara Lee (D)*,
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Jamaal Bowman (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Chuy García (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 05/26/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3518/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3518/BILLS-117hr3518ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3518/BILLS-117hr3518ih.pdf.pdf |
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