HB9977: Victims of Agent Orange Relief Act of 2024
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To direct the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide assistance for individuals affected by exposure to Agent Orange, and for other purposes.
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This bill directs three federal agencies—the International Development Agency, the Health and Human Services Department, and the Veterans Affairs Department—to provide assistance to people exposed to Agent Orange, a toxic chemical used during the Vietnam War. Agent Orange exposure causes serious health problems including cancers and birth defects. The bill is currently in the introduction stage, meaning it has been proposed but not yet assigned to a for review. The bill has 13 sponsors, all Democrats from the House of Representatives.
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HB9977: Victims of Agent Orange Relief Act of 2024
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Sponsors
Barbara Lee
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (12)
Mark Pocan
Raul Grijalva
Jesus Garcia
Steve Cohen
Andre Carson