Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8194

Agent Orange Service Medal Act

Agent Orange Service Medal for Veterans

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Next up: A house committee

This bill is sitting in the House Committee on Armed Services where it was sent on April 1, 2026. No action has been taken on the bill since that date, which means it has been stalled for three months. The committee members must decide to review the bill before it can move any further in the process.

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The bill has support from both parties, which helps its chances. However, many bills for commemorative medals are introduced every year and do not always make it to a final vote.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

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

Key Points

This bill creates a new military medal called the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal. It is designed to honor veterans who were exposed to harmful chemicals while serving their country.
Veterans who receive disability pay for herbicide exposure or who are officially recognized as being exposed during the Vietnam era can apply for the medal. This ensures that those who suffered long-term health effects are recognized.
If a veteran has already passed away, their family members or next-of-kin can request the medal in their honor. This allows families to have a physical token of appreciation for their loved one's sacrifice.
The Department of Defense will be responsible for designing the medal and creating a simple application process. They will work with the Department of Veterans Affairs to confirm which veterans are eligible to receive it.

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Milestones

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Apr 2, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Apr 2, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Agent Orange Service Medal Act

Bill NumberHR 8194

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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(3)

D: 2R: 1

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