H.R. 1728 · 118th Congress
Agent Orange Service Medal Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Introduced
- 2023-03-22
- Latest action
- 2023-03-22 · Introduced in House
Summary
Agent Orange Service Medal Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to design and produce the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal to honor veterans who receive compensation for service-connected conditions related to exposure to herbicide agents (e.g., Agent Orange) in Vietnam or other areas. DOD must prepare and distribute an application for veterans or their next of kin to apply to receive the medal.