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Agent Orange Relief: Aid for Veterans, Vietnamese, and Their Families

This act aims to provide comprehensive medical, social, and environmental assistance to individuals affected by Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam, including veterans, Vietnamese people, and their descendants. This includes health support, housing, poverty reduction, and environmental cleanup. The changes are intended to facilitate access to benefits and care for a broader group of affected individuals.
Key points
Expansion of health benefits and support for veterans, Vietnamese, and Vietnamese-Americans, and their children affected by Agent Orange.
Financial and medical assistance for institutions in Vietnam caring for affected individuals, including rehabilitation and care programs.
Aid for home repair and poverty reduction for families affected by Agent Orange contamination in Vietnam.
Funding for the cleanup of contaminated areas in Vietnam, with a focus on former military bases.
Scientific research into the long-term effects of Agent Orange, including intergenerational impacts, and assessment of treatment effectiveness for veterans' children.
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Additional Information
Victims of Agent Orange Relief Act of 2021
Print number: HR 3518
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Process start date: 2021-05-25