Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 3613
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen existing benefits for certain descendants of veterans exposed to herbicide agents, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 5, 2020
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
May 5, 2020
Latest Action
May 5, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3613
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Indiana
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill makes modifications to Department of Veterans Affairs benefits available to certain descendants of veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents, including descendants born with spina bifida or other birth defects.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
05/05/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/05/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:45 PM