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H.R.566: Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 15, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 1, 2019
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
43 (28 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 15, 2019
Bill Summary
Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act This bill expands eligibility for a presumption of service-connection for veterans exposed to certain herbicide agents (e.g., Agent Orange) during military service in Vietnam. Specifically, the bill removes the manifestation period required for the presumption of service-connection for chloracne and porphyria cutanea tarda. Additionally, the bill provides statutory authority for a presumption of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 1, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| Jan. 15, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 15, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) |