US HB1972 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-3)
Status: Introduced on March 17 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-06-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 17 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-06-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the list of diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for which there is a presumption of service connection for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam to include hypertension, and for other purposes.
Title
Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2021
Sponsors
| Rep. Josh Harder [D-CA] | Rep. Pete Stauber [R-MN] | Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] | Rep. Derek Kilmer [D-WA] |
| Rep. Lois Frankel [D-FL] | Rep. Andrew Garbarino [R-NY] | Rep. Brian Higgins [D-NY] | Rep. John Katko [R-NY] |
| Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] | Rep. Mike Thompson [D-CA] | Rep. Andy Kim [D-NJ] | Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI] |
| Rep. Rashida Tlaib [D-MI] | Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-16 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. |
| 2021-03-17 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2021-03-17 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB810 (Same As) 2021-04-28 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
HB3967 (Related) 2022-06-16 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
SB3003 (Related) 2021-10-19 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 145.
HR950 (Similar To) 2022-03-01 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HB3967 (Related) 2022-06-16 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
SB3003 (Related) 2021-10-19 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 145.
HR950 (Similar To) 2022-03-01 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1972/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1972/BILLS-117hr1972ih.pdf |
