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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Rashida Tlaib

Democrat · MI · Representative

Votes with party: 93.7% (638 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (17)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-04-28

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Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Foreign AffairsReferred To · 2025-04-28
House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-04-28

Plain-English Summary

This bill would provide benefits and support to people who were exposed to Agent Orange, a toxic chemical used during the Vietnam War, and to their descendants who may have health problems as a result of that exposure. The legislation aims to help affected veterans and Vietnamese civilians get medical care, compensation, or other assistance for illnesses linked to Agent Orange contamination. The bill is being reviewed by committees that handle foreign policy and energy/environmental issues to determine what changes might be needed before a vote.

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Subjects

Armed Forces and National Security

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