US HB2569 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-1)
Status: Introduced on April 15 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-07-14 - 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 April 15 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-07-14 - 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 provide for a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for veterans who served in close proximity to the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
Title
Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Matthew Cartwright [D-PA] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. Joseph Morelle [D-NY] | Rep. Tom O'Halleran [D-AZ] |
| Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Dina Titus [D-NV] | Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] | Rep. Jahana Hayes [D-CT] |
| Rep. Rashida Tlaib [D-MI] | Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ] | Rep. Al Lawson [D-FL] | Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] |
| Rep. Derek Kilmer [D-WA] | Rep. Pete Aguilar [D-CA] | Rep. Cindy Axne [D-IA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-14 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. |
| 2021-04-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2021-04-15 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB3967 (Related) 2022-06-16 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2569/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2569/BILLS-117hr2569ih.pdf |
