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Lawrence J. Hackett Jr. Vietnam Veterans Agent Orange Fairness Act

USA116th CongressHR-637| House 
| Updated: 2/8/2019
John Katko

John Katko

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (4)
Peter T. King (Republican)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joe Cunningham (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jan 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 17, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • January 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Advisory bodiesAsiaBirth defectsConflicts and warsCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesNeurological disordersSouth KoreaVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationVietnam

Lawrence J. Hackett Jr. Vietnam Veterans Agent Orange Fairness Act

USA116th CongressHR-637| House 
| Updated: 2/8/2019
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.
View Full Text

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Timeline
Jan 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 17, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • January 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
John Katko

John Katko

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (4)
Peter T. King (Republican)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joe Cunningham (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAsiaBirth defectsConflicts and warsCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesNeurological disordersSouth KoreaVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationVietnam