119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 2, 2026
H.R. 8194In CommitteeArmed Forces and National Security
Agent Orange Service Medal Act
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson (R-NJ)8 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 2, 2026
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Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ) introduced legislation to establish a new military service medal for veterans exposed to Agent Orange. The medal would recognize service members who were present in areas where Agent Orange was used or stored, regardless of direct exposure confirmation. The bill has seven cosponsors—five Democrats and two Republicans—and was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services in April 2026.
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All 8 cosponsors
6 Democrats · 2 Republicans
Democrats (6)
Courtney, JoeCT-02
Neal, Richard E.MA-01
Grijalva, Adelita S.AZ-07
Tlaib, RashidaMI-12
Lynch, Stephen F.MA-08
Torres, Norma J.CA-35
Republicans (2)
Boebert, LaurenCO-04
Van Epps, MattTN-07
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