Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 1, 2020Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 7476
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to Congress on programs to notify veterans of potential exposure to certain herbicide agents outside of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 1, 2020)
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on outreach activities regarding the potential exposure of veterans to certain herbicide agents utilized, stored, or tested by the military between May 1, 1945, and June 10, 1977, at sites outside of Vietnam. The report must indicate whether outreach activities are being conducted in Spanish.
What just happenedSep 30, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34](D-TX)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJul 1, 2020
- Sep 30, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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