Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020

Senate Bill 3444 - Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3444 Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/2/2022, 4:28 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3444

Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020

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 S 3444

Bill S 3444 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2020. Bill S 3444 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 11, 2020. Bill S 3444's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3444

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3444

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia

- Cancer

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Conflicts and wars

- Digestive and metabolic diseases

- Disability assistance

- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

- Neurological disorders

- Veterans' medical care

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

- Vietnam

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3444

Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the list of diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for which there is a presumption of service connection for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.