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2021-04-15
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Introduced in House
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.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
HR
2023-05-11T15:43:11Z
2023-05-11T15:43:11Z
3.0.0
2021-07-14
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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2021-04-15
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Brian
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
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Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
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2021-04-15
NY
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Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
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2021-04-15
AZ
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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
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2021-04-15
DC
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Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
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2021-04-15
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Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]
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2021-04-15
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Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
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2021-04-15
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Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13]
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2021-04-15
MI
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Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
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2021-04-15
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Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5]
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2021-04-15
FL
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Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
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2021-04-15
IN
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Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
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2021-04-15
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Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-31]
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2021-07-13
CA
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Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]
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2021-07-13
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Asia Cambodia Cancer Cardiovascular and respiratory health Conflicts and wars Digestive and metabolic diseases Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Laos Military education and training Military facilities and property Musculoskeletal and skin diseases Neurological disorders Thailand Veterans' medical care Veterans' pensions and compensation Vietnam
2021-04-15
Introduced in House
 <p><strong>Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act</strong></p> <p>This bill expands the presumption of service-connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for veterans who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.</p> <p>Specifically, the bill expands the presumption to cover veterans who served </p> <ul> <li>in Thailand at a U.S. Army base or Royal Thai Air Force base between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975;</li> <li>at the Royal Thai Army Replacement Training Center, Pranburi Military Reservation between January 1, 1964, and April 30, 1964;</li> <li>in Laos between December 1, 1965, and September 30, 1969; or</li> <li>in Cambodia at Mimot or Krek, Kompon Cham Province between April 16, 1969, and April 30, 1969.</li> </ul>
2022-01-05T19:13:43Z
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Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act
Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act
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IH
Introduced in House
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.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-07-14
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.