HR 4982 · 117th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Agent Orange Service Medal Act

Introduced 2021-08-06· Sponsored by Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.(2021-08-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Agent Orange Service Medal Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to design and produce the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal to honor veterans who receive compensation for service-connected conditions related to their service in Vietnam or offshore of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. DOD must prepare and distribute an application for veterans or their next of kin to apply to receive the medal.…

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