Bill116th CongressFiled May 5, 2020Armed Forces and National Security
S. 3613
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen existing benefits for certain descendants of veterans exposed to herbicide agents, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 5, 2020)
This bill makes modifications to Department of Veterans Affairs benefits available to certain descendants of veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents, including descendants born with spina bifida or other birth defects.
What just happenedMay 5, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN](R-IN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 5, 2020
- May 5, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 5, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate