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To extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding presumptions of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to herbicide agents, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6941| House 
| Updated: 9/27/2018
Charlie Crist

Charlie Crist

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act This bill reinstates and extends the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs to determine and regulate diseases that warrant a presumption of service connection after exposure to a herbicide agent. Under a presumption of service connection, specific diseases diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits may then be awarded.
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Timeline
Sep 27, 2018
Introduced in House
Sep 27, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sep 27, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 27, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • September 27, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • September 27, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-3507: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbicide agent, and for other purposes.
AsiaConflicts and warsDisability assistanceHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationVietnam

To extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding presumptions of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to herbicide agents, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6941| House 
| Updated: 9/27/2018
Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act This bill reinstates and extends the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs to determine and regulate diseases that warrant a presumption of service connection after exposure to a herbicide agent. Under a presumption of service connection, specific diseases diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits may then be awarded.
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Timeline
Sep 27, 2018
Introduced in House
Sep 27, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sep 27, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 27, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • September 27, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • September 27, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Charlie Crist

Charlie Crist

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-3507: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbicide agent, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaConflicts and warsDisability assistanceHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationVietnam