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Create a military service medal for veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange during their service.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asAgent Orange Service Medal Act

What’s happening with Agent Orange Service Medal Act?

The Agent Orange Service Medal Act is currently H.R. 8194 and has been in the House Committee on Armed Services since April 1, 2026. Committee members must decide to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because committees choose not to act on them. No progress has occurred on this proposal since April 1, 2026.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Agent Orange Service Medal Act (H.R. 8194 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.

How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 1728 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 1728 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.