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H.R.543: Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Feb. 6, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 15, 2013
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
259 (162 Democrats, 97 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2013 - Includes as part of the Republic of Vietnam its territorial seas for purposes of the presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure by veterans to certain herbicide agents while in Vietnam.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 15, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| Feb. 6, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Feb. 6, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Chris Gibson (R-N.Y.) |