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Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 5, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 299

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary reported to house with amendment(s) (May 18, 2018)

This bill extends the presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with herbicide exposure to veterans who served: (1) in the territorial seas of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or (2) in or near the Korean demilitarized zone between September 1, 1967, and August 31, 1971. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific disabilities 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.

The bill extends eligibility for health care, vocational training and rehabilitation, and monetary allowance to children with spina bifida who have at least one veteran parent who may have been exposed to an herbicide agent while serving in Thailand between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975.

The bill revises the VA's home loan guaranty program to adjust loan fee rates and eliminate the limit on guaranty amount that is based on the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) conforming loan limit.

The VA shall permit a VA-approved appraiser to make a housing loan appraisal based solely on information gathered by a person with whom the appraiser has entered into an agreement for such services.

What just happenedAug 1, 2018

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-616.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-21](R-CA)Sponsor
330 cosponsors175 D155 R
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  1. Aug 1, 2018Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-616.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. Jun 28, 2018IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. Jun 26, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  4. Jun 25, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. Jun 25, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 0 (Roll no. 289). (text: CR H5611-5614)

  6. Jun 25, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 0 (Roll no. 289).(text: CR H5611-5614)

  7. Jun 25, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5620-5621)

  8. Jun 25, 2018FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  9. Jun 25, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 299.

  10. Jun 25, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5611-5620)

  11. Jun 25, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  12. May 18, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 523.

  13. May 18, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-680.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  14. May 18, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-680.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  15. May 8, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  16. May 8, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  17. May 8, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  18. Nov 2, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  19. Apr 5, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  20. Jan 19, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  21. Jan 5, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. Jan 5, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  23. Jan 5, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House with amendment(s)May 18, 201817

This bill extends the presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with herbicide exposure to veterans who served: (1) in the territorial seas of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or (2) in or near the Korean demilitarized zone between September 1, 1967, and August 31, 1971. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific disabilities 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.

The bill extends eligibility for health care, vocational training and rehabilitation, and monetary allowance to children with spina bifida who have at least one veteran parent who may have been exposed to an herbicide agent while serving in Thailand between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975.

The bill revises the VA's home loan guaranty program to adjust loan fee rates and eliminate the limit on guaranty amount that is based on the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) conforming loan limit.

The VA shall permit a VA-approved appraiser to make a housing loan appraisal based solely on information gathered by a person with whom the appraiser has entered into an agreement for such services.

Introduced in HouseJan 5, 2017

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017

This bill includes as part of the Republic of Vietnam its territorial seas for purposes of the presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure by veterans to certain herbicide agents while in Vietnam.

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018 — Informed