House Bill 637
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Lawrence J. Hackett Jr. Vietnam Veterans Agent Orange Fairness Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 17, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
637
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Lawrence J. Hackett Jr. Vietnam Veterans Agent Orange Fairness Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a task force to make recommendations about the care and compensation that should be provided to veterans who have been exposed to Agent Orange, their spouses, and multiple generations of their offspring.
January 17, 2019
02/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
01/17/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
01/17/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:32:42 PM