H.R. 299 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
H.R. 299 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 8, 2019, sponsored by Mark Takano with 333 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 333
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 116-23
What it does
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 This bill addresses certain health benefit and home loan programs for veterans. Specifically, the bill extends the presumption of service-connection for certain diseases associated with herbicide (e.g., Agent Orange) exposure to veterans who served (1) offshore of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or (2) in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone between September 1, 1…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Takano (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 203 Democrats, 130 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2019
- Passed the HouseMay 14, 2019
- Passed the SenateJun 12, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentJun 19, 2019
- Became lawJun 25, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-23. (Jun 25, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 14, 2019 · Passed410–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans ActHouse · May 14, 2019
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