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Agent Orange Service Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-8194| House 
| Updated: 4/2/2026
Jefferson Van Drew

Jefferson Van Drew

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Joe Courtney (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal , which the Secretary of Defense is directed to design and produce. The medal is intended to honor veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange during their military service. Eligibility for the medal includes veterans receiving compensation under specific sections of title 38 related to Agent Orange exposure, or those defined as Vietnam-era herbicide-exposed veterans . The Secretary of Defense will issue the medal to eligible veterans upon certification by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or to their next-of-kin if the veteran is deceased. An application process will be developed for veterans and their next-of-kin to request the medal.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1728
Agent Orange Service Medal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4982
Agent Orange Service Medal Act
Apr 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1728
    Agent Orange Service Medal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4982
    Agent Orange Service Medal Act


  • April 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Agent Orange Service Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-8194| House 
| Updated: 4/2/2026
This bill establishes the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal , which the Secretary of Defense is directed to design and produce. The medal is intended to honor veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange during their military service. Eligibility for the medal includes veterans receiving compensation under specific sections of title 38 related to Agent Orange exposure, or those defined as Vietnam-era herbicide-exposed veterans . The Secretary of Defense will issue the medal to eligible veterans upon certification by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or to their next-of-kin if the veteran is deceased. An application process will be developed for veterans and their next-of-kin to request the medal.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1728
Agent Orange Service Medal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4982
Agent Orange Service Medal Act
Apr 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1728
    Agent Orange Service Medal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4982
    Agent Orange Service Medal Act


  • April 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jefferson Van Drew

Jefferson Van Drew

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Joe Courtney (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted