H.R. 1961 · 98th Congress · 1983–1984
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a presumption of service connection for the occurrence of certain diseases related to exposure to herbicides or other environmental hazards or conditions in veterans who served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam Era.
H.R. 1961 in the 98th Congress (1983–1984) became law — introduced on Mar 8, 1983, sponsored by Tom Daschle.
During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 8, 1983
- Policy area
- Defense
- Public law
- Public Law 98-542
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 8, 1983
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawOct 24, 1984
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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
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