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NJ SCR41
NJ SCR41Memorializes President and Congress to expand certain benefits to grandchildren of veterans impacted by Agent Orange.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution memorializes the President and Congress to provide the grandchildren with Spina Bifida of veterans exposed to Agent Orange the same benefits as the children with Spina Bifida of veterans exposed to Agent Orange as provided by the "Agent Orange Benefits Act of 1996." Grandchildren of Vietnam and Korean War veterans who are negatively affected by their grandparent's service through the acquiring of diseases caused by Agent Orange, such as Spinia Bifida, will have limited support in managing the consequences of their illness unless provided the same benefits as the children of veterans with the same affliction. Spina Bifida is a life-long debilitating disease that can cause numerous serious health issues. The expansion of benefits to include the grandchildren of these veterans will alleviate the financial burden of the disease and provide valuable services such as counseling, education, and employment services. The United States of America has greatly benefitted from the service of all veterans and owes its support to the grandchildren of veterans afflicted by diseases linked to military service.
AI Summary
This joint resolution memorializes the President and Congress to expand benefits for grandchildren of veterans exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam and Korean Wars who have been diagnosed with Spina Bifida. Spina Bifida is a serious spinal cord defect that can cause lifelong medical challenges such as paralysis, mobility issues, nerve damage, and bladder problems. Currently, the "Agent Orange Benefits Act of 1996" provides support services like monthly monetary allowances, vocational programs, counseling, employment services, and healthcare benefits to children of veterans exposed to Agent Orange, but these benefits do not extend to grandchildren. Recent evidence suggests that grandchildren of veterans exposed to this herbicide also experience elevated rates of Spina Bifida, and the resolution argues that expanding benefits would help alleviate the significant financial and medical burdens associated with this debilitating condition. If passed, the resolution would require copies to be sent to key federal government officials, including the President, Vice President, Senate and House leadership, and New Jersey's congressional delegation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR41 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/41_I1.HTM |
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