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Introduced
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
In Committee
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, or its successor, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide assistance for individuals affected by exposure to Agent Orange, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address the long-term health and environmental consequences of Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War. The legislation requires the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide comprehensive assistance to Vietnamese individuals and Vietnamese Americans affected by Agent Orange. Specifically, the bill mandates medical care, health assessments, and support services for individuals who were directly exposed to the herbicide between 1961 and 1975, as well as their descendants who may have inherited health conditions. The bill recognizes that approximately 19 million gallons of herbicides were sprayed in Vietnam, with Agent Orange containing toxic dioxin (TCDD) that has caused significant health problems across generations. USAID is tasked with providing medical services, caregiver support, housing assistance, and environmental remediation in Vietnam, while HHS will establish assessment and treatment centers for Vietnamese Americans. The legislation requires implementation plans within 180 days and quarterly reports to Congress, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to addressing the ongoing legacy of Agent Orange exposure and its multi-generational health impacts.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (17)
Rashida Tlaib (D)*,
André Carson (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Laura Friedman (D),
Chuy García (D),
Al Green (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Sarah McBride (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 04/28/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3051/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3051/BILLS-119hr3051ih.pdf |
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