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- H.R.203
H.R.203: Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 1, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (1 Democrat, 17 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 This bill addresses certain health benefit and home loan programs for veterans. Specifically, the bill extends the presumption of service-connection for certain diseases associated with herbicide (e.g., Agent Orange) exposure to veterans who served (1) offshore of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or (2) in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone between September 1, 1967, and August...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 1, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) |