118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1728 — Agent Orange Service Medal Act

“To establish the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Mar 22, 2023

Last action Mar 22, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 22, 2023

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Referred

Mar 22, 2023

Armed Services

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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 exposure to herbicide agents (e.g., Agent Orange) in Vietnam or other areas. DOD must prepare and distribute an application for veterans or their next of kin to apply to receive the medal.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Mar 22, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 22, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.