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H.R.2254: Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced May 5, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 8, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
262 (191 Democrats, 72 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009 - Includes as part of the Republic of Vietnam, for purposes of the presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure by veterans to certain herbicide agents while in Vietnam, such Republic's inland waterways, ports, and harbors, waters offshore, and airspace above. Includes as veterans eligible for such presumption those who: (1) served on Johnston Island during the period beginning on...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| May 5, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Filner (D-Calif.) |