THE BILL
... to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone
H.R. 2447
CURRENT STATUS
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
It is during committee action that the most intense consideration is given to the proposed measures; this is also the time when the people are given the opportunity to be heard. In the specific case of H.R. 2447, the bill will be examined by the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
... the Secretary shall prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted...
H.R. 2447
HOW DOES A BILL BECOME LAW?
TRACK THE BILL THROUGH CONGRESS
NEXT STEPS
Markup in the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs will review the bill as proposed and may make adjustments. The bill is being considered by the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
The bill was not discussed in the Markup Session on 4/19. Another markup session has yet to be scheduled.
The subcommittee may refer the bill to the CBO prior to markup, and the bill may be discussed in a subcommittee legislative hearing after markup.
CONTACT THE REPRESENTATIVES ON THE SUBCOMMITTEE TO ASK FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE BILL. NOTE: REP PAPPAS IS NOW A COSPONSOR.
Vote in the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs will vote on the bill.
Vote in the House of Representatives
If the bill passes, it is said to be "reported out of committee." it will be brought to the full House of Representatives for vote, likely after analysis from the Congressional Budget Office. Please ask your representative to support the bill.
... based on sound medical and scientific evidence that a positive association exists between the exposure of humans to a herbicide agent known or presumed to be associated with service in or near the Panama Canal Zone
H.R. 2447
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