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H.R.2569: Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced April 15, 2021
- Latest Major Action July 14, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (13 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 15, 2021
Bill Summary
Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act This bill expands the presumption of service-connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for veterans who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 14, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| April 15, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| April 15, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) |