H.R.2254 - Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009

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. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: 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. as introduced.
  • Short: Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009 as introduced.

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Bob Filner

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5/5/2009--Introduced.Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009 - Includes as part of the Republic of Vietnam, for purposes of the presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure by veterans to certain herbicide agents while in Vietnam, such Republic's inland waterways, p
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5/5/2009--Introduced.Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009 - Includes as part of the Republic of Vietnam, for purposes of the presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure by veterans to certain herbicide agents while in Vietnam, such Republic's inland waterways, ports, and harbors, waters offshore, and airspace above. Includes as veterans eligible for such presumption those who:
(1) served on Johnston Island during the period beginning on April 1, 1972, and ending on September 30, 1977; or
(2) received the Vietnam Service Medal or the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

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Organizations Supporting H.R.2254

  • Uniformed Services Disabled Retirees
  • Veterans Association of Sailors of the Vietnam War
  • American Legion
  • Fleet Reserve Association
  • Vietnam Veterans of America
  • Jewish War Veterans
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11/07/10
WashingtonWatch.com Digest – November 8, 2010 – The ...

Agent Orange. I have been offended by some peoples view that Our Government can go back on its word or change it without hurting itself and those who believe in her. I am a Veteran of. Vietnam and believe in s-1939/hr 2254 ...

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10/29/10
Rep. Bart Gordon Hails VA Benefits for Agent Orange exposure ...

The Congressman should really be pressing for the passage of H.R.2254 (Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009) if he really has intentions of helping all Vietnam Veterans! Reply. jerry says: October 30, 2010 at 9:57 pm ...

Source: Veterans Today
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10/13/10
Momma Donna | Press Release – Congress Must Act to Restore Earned ...

Washington, D.C. – House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA) announced the introduction of H.R. 2254, a bill to restore equity to all Vietnam veterans that were exposed to Agent Orange. “We owe it to our veterans to ...

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