Bill · H.R. 8194· House(119-HR-8194)
Agent Orange Service Medal Act
- Introduced
- 4/2/2026
- Last activity
- 4/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Agent Orange Service Medal Act," aims to establish the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal. The Secretary of Defense is tasked with designing and producing this commemorative military service medal. The medal is intended to honor veterans who receive specific compensation under title 38 of the United States Code or those defined as Vietnam-era herbicide-exposed veterans. Veterans can request the medal through an application process. Additionally, the medal may be issued to the next-of-kin of deceased eligible veterans.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10
Specifically creates a medal to honor and recognize herbicide-exposed veterans.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
Vietnam-era veterans are predominantly in the senior age group.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
Many retired veterans are eligible for this recognition.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Service: The creation of the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal provides a way to honor veterans who received compensation under sections 1116, 1116A, or 1116B of title 38 or are considered Vietnam-era herbicide-exposed veterans (Section 2(a)).
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Family Recognition: For veterans who have passed away, the bill allows for the medal to be provided to their next-of-kin (Section 2(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+10Good For Seniors+7Good For Retirees+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 9/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/27/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Lauren BoebertRepublican · Colorado
Joe CourtneyDemocrat · Connecticut
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Richard NealDemocrat · Massachusetts
Norma TorresDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Matt Van EppsRepublican · Tennessee