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- H.R.862
H.R.862: To amend title 38, United States Code, to add Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) to the list of diseases presumed to be service-connected for veterans exposed to certain herbicide agents.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced March 6, 2001
- Latest Major Action July 10, 2001
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (29 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Includes diabetes mellitus (type 2) among the diseases presumed to be service-connected, and therefore compensable under veterans' disability compensation, for veterans exposed to certain herbicide agents in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam conflict.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| March 6, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Lane A. Evans (D-Ill.) |