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Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015
1/11/2023, 1:30 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 3423
Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015
This bill extends for two years the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicides, including Agent Orange, with respect to veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975.
The Agent Orange Act of 1991 is amended to extend for two years the authority of the VA to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to evaluate the scientific evidence regarding associations between diseases and exposure to dioxin and other chemical compounds in herbicides, including the association between exposure to a herbicide used in U.S. and allied military operations in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era and each disease suspected to be associated with such exposure.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3423
Bill HR 3423 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2015. Bill HR 3423 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on July 29, 2015. Bill HR 3423's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. as of August 6, 2015
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3423
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
57Democrat Cosponsors
35Republican Cosponsors
22Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3423
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Asia
- Conflicts and wars
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Medical research
- Military operations and strategy
- Research administration and funding
- Veterans' medical care
- Vietnam
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3423
Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015
To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Agent Orange Act of 1991 to extend the certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding associations between diseases and exposure to dioxin and other chemical compounds in herbicides.
Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3423
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