Thursday, January 5, 2012

Senate Bill S. 1629 - S. 1629: Agent Orange Equity Act of 2011

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s112-1629
A bill 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, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY]
Cosponsors:
Lindsey Graham [R-SC]
Amy Klobuchar [D-MN]
Barbara Mikulski [D-MD]

Status: This bill is in the first step in the legislative process. Explanation: 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: Dec 9, 2011 6:24AM]

3 comments:

  1. We can get aid for Vietnam out of committee, why can't we get aid for American Veterans out!!!!!

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  2. Vietnam Veterans are dieing at a higher rate than the general population. I am a 1965-66 Nsvy Blue Water Veteran. I have had 4-5 Ischemic Strokes and 1 Ischemic Heart Attack. Why does'nt congress and the senate get moving on these for those who defended this country, when called upon.

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  3. Only three co-sponsers? Call, write or E-mail your representatives now!

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