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H.R.812: Agent Orange Equity Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced Feb. 18, 2011
- Latest Major Action March 15, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
72 (58 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Agent Orange Equity Act of 2011 - 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, harbors, waters offshore, and airspace. Includes as veterans eligible for such presumption those who: (1) served on Johnston Island during the period beginning on April 1, 1972,...
(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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| Feb. 18, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Filner (D-Calif.) |