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Agent Orange Relief: Expanded Aid for Veterans and Families

This act aims to broaden support for Vietnam War veterans and their families affected by Agent Orange exposure. It provides access to medical benefits and compensation for children of male veterans with birth defects, and offers assistance to Vietnamese and Vietnamese Americans impacted by the substance. Additionally, the act mandates scientific research into the long-term consequences of exposure.
Key points
Extends medical benefits and compensation to children of male veterans with Agent Orange-related birth defects.
Establishes assessment, counseling, and treatment centers for Vietnamese Americans affected by Agent Orange.
Supports research into the intergenerational effects of Agent Orange exposure.
Requires access to medical records for research purposes related to Agent Orange.
Mandates a survey of veterans' children to assess the adequacy of their medical treatment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3052
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Process start date: 2025-04-28