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Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act
2/8/2022, 11:17 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 5610
Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act
This bill provides a presumption of service-connection for Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism for veterans who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions 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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5610
Bill HR 5610 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2020. Bill HR 5610 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 15, 2020. Bill HR 5610's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of January 15, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5610
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
39Democrat Cosponsors
29Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5610
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Asia
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Conflicts and wars
- Digestive and metabolic diseases
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Military personnel and dependents
- Neurological disorders
- Veterans' medical care
- Vietnam
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5610
Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the list of diseases presumed to have a service connection to exposure to certain herbicide agents.
Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act
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