HR 3596
Lawrence J. Hackett, Jr., Vietnam Veterans Agent Orange Fairness Act
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Bill overview
This bill creates a task force within the Department of Veterans Affairs to examine and recommend improvements to care and compensation for Vietnam veterans, their spouses, and their descendants who may have been affected by Agent Orange exposure. The task force will investigate establishing a new compensation program, launching an outreach campaign to inform veterans and families, and addressing health issues like Spina Bifida. Ultimately, the goal is to develop a unified policy for dealing with hazardous material exposures in the military.
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Primary sponsor
John Katko
Cosponsors
Antonio Delgado
Conor Lamb
Cynthia Axne
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