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Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act

USA117th CongressHR-2569| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2021
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (14)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act This bill expands the presumption of service-connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for veterans who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. Specifically, the bill expands the presumption to cover veterans who served in Thailand at a U.S. Army base or Royal Thai Air Force base between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975; at the Royal Thai Army Replacement Training Center, Pranburi Military Reservation between January 1, 1964, and April 30, 1964; in Laos between December 1, 1965, and September 30, 1969; or in Cambodia at Mimot or Krek, Kompon Cham Province between April 16, 1969, and April 30, 1969.
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Timeline
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

AsiaCambodiaCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsDigestive and metabolic diseasesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLaosMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesNeurological disordersThailandVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationVietnam

Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act

USA117th CongressHR-2569| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2021
Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act This bill expands the presumption of service-connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for veterans who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. Specifically, the bill expands the presumption to cover veterans who served in Thailand at a U.S. Army base or Royal Thai Air Force base between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975; at the Royal Thai Army Replacement Training Center, Pranburi Military Reservation between January 1, 1964, and April 30, 1964; in Laos between December 1, 1965, and September 30, 1969; or in Cambodia at Mimot or Krek, Kompon Cham Province between April 16, 1969, and April 30, 1969.
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Timeline
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (14)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaCambodiaCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsDigestive and metabolic diseasesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLaosMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesNeurological disordersThailandVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationVietnam