HR1191-118

Introduced

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for certain veterans who served in Guam.

118th Congress Introduced Feb 24, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

Amends title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for certain veterans who served in Guam. The main policy areas are Veterans and Environment.

Who Benefits and How

The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Amends title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for certain veterans who served in Guam.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Amends title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for certain veterans who served in Guam.

Key Policy Areas

Veterans, Environment

Primary Purpose

Amends title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for certain veterans who served in Guam.

Policy Domains

Veterans Environment

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 24, 2023

Mr. Moylan introduced the following bill; which was referred to …

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Veterans Environment

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