United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SCONRES 12 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991.

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2219-2220)

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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In plain language

The resolution supports recognizing Vietnam veterans serving in territorial waters as exposed to Agent Orange.

This concurrent resolution expresses Congress's view that veterans who served in the bays, harbors, and seas of Vietnam from January 9, 1962, to May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange. It calls for these veterans to receive equitable benefits and for the Department of Veterans Affairs to review its policies regarding this presumption.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Veterans who served in Vietnamese territorial waters may gain access to healthcare benefits for Agent Orange-related conditions.

Summary

Recognizes that the intent of the Agent Orange Act of 1991 included the presumption that veterans who served in the Armed Forces in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, served in Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991. Expresses the intent that such veterans who served in those areas and other areas exposed to Agent Orange who have been diagnosed with connected medical conditions should be equally recognized for such exposure through equitable benefits and coverage as those who served in the inland rivers and on the Vietnamese land mass. Calls on the Department of Veterans Affairs to review its policy that excludes presumptive coverage for Agent Orange exposure for such veterans.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2219-2220)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCONRES 12 do?
Recognizes that the intent of the Agent Orange Act of 1991 included the presumption that veterans who served in the Armed Forces in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, served in Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991. Expresses the intent that such veterans who served in those areas and other areas exposed to Agent Orange who have been diagnosed with connected medical conditions should be equally recognized for such exposure through equitable benefits and coverage as those who served in the inland rivers and on the Vietnamese land mass. Calls on the Department of Veterans Affairs to review its policy that excludes presumptive coverage for Agent Orange exposure for such veterans.
Who sponsors SCONRES 12?
SCONRES 12 is sponsored by Grassley, Chuck (Republican).
What is the current status of SCONRES 12?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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