H.R. 2254: Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009 (GovTrack.us)

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H.R. 2254:

Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009

111^th Congress

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam.

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Sponsor:

Rep. Bob Filner [D-CA51]show cosponsors (245)

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Status:

	Introduced	May 5, 2009
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Reported by Committee	...
	House Vote	...
	Senate Vote	...
	Signed by President	...

This bill is in the first step in the legislative process. Introduced bills and resolutions first go to committees that deliberate, investigate, and revise them before they go to general debate. The majority of bills and resolutions never make it out of committee. [Last Updated: Feb 3, 2010 6:25AM]

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May 8, 2009: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Nov 17, 2009 6:56 PM - Will this bill cover Vets that served on Guam during the Vietnam Era? - Answer it!

Dec 14, 2009 11:28 PM - Why do they refer bills to the VA when they are the one that has overturned the decisions already? - Answer it!

and 12 more questions.

Sources of Influence

MAPLight.org reports that the following organizations have taken a stance on this bill:

Support	Oppose
Fleet Reserve Association Uniformed Services Disabled Retirees Veterans Association of Sailors of the Vietnam War American Legion Vietnam Veterans of America Jewish War Veterans	(none)

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