Georgia CommonsHR 17: Veterans who were victims of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War; commend
Última acción: 14 de enero de 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Vietnam War veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange, recognizing their service and the health toll the chemical has taken on them.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. It cites statistics about Georgia's Vietnam veterans, describes how Agent Orange was used during Operation Ranch Hand between 1961 and 1971, and details the serious illnesses and genetic harm the chemical has caused to veterans and their descendants. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or program. It formally states that the House of Representatives honors and recognizes these veterans for their service and directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available to the public.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives honors and recognizes Vietnam veterans who were victims of Agent Orange exposure.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for public distribution.
- Does not establish any new benefit, funding, agency action, or change to Georgia law.
A quién afecta
Vietnam War veterans living in Georgia who were exposed to Agent Orange, an estimated 800,000 nationally, along with their families, since the resolution notes the chemical has also caused health effects in veterans' children and grandchildren.
Por qué importa
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal or financial effect. It offers formal state recognition to a group of veterans the text says has not been counted among Vietnam War fatalities despite ongoing deaths linked to Agent Orange exposure.
Disposiciones clave
- The whereas clauses describe the history of Agent Orange use during Operation Ranch Hand from 1961 to 1971 and its health effects on veterans and their descendants.
- The resolved clause states the House of Representatives honors and recognizes veterans who were victims of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available to the public.
Del proyecto de ley
“the veterans who are victims of Agent Orange are not recognized as fatalities of the Vietnam War”
“approximately 800,000 Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange are alive, and approximately 300 deaths occur among them every day”
Cronología del estado
- House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Shaw Blackmon (R, HD-146)
- Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
- Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)
- Al Williams (D, HD-168)
- Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
Temas
- veterans
- Agent Orange
- Vietnam War
- military honors