US SB3444 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 39-1)
Status: Introduced on March 11 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-03-11 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 11 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-03-11 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Provides a presumption of service-connection for Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism for veterans exposed to certain herbicide agents while serving in Vietnam. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
Title
Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-11 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
HB5610 (Related) 2020-01-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Asia
Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Conflicts and wars
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Disability assistance
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Vietnam
Asia
Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Conflicts and wars
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Disability assistance
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Vietnam
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3444/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3444/BILLS-116s3444is.pdf |
