H.R. 299 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017
H.R. 299 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018), the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017, has passed the house — introduced on Jan 5, 2017, sponsored by David G. Valadao with 330 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 5, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 330
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
This bill extends the presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with herbicide exposure to veterans who served: (1) in the territorial seas of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or (2) in or near the Korean demilitarized zone between September 1, 1967, and August 31, 1971.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018
Sponsor
David G. Valadao (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 175 Democrats, 155 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 5, 2017
- Passed the HouseJun 25, 2018
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-616. (Aug 1, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jun 25, 2018 · Passed382–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans ActHouse · Jun 25, 2018
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