VVA supports H.R. 5484 the Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2014

September 19, 2014

Legislative Alert – Ask your Representative to Support H.R. 5484  the Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2014

Representative Dan Benishek, (MI-1), has introduced H.R. 5484, the Toxic Exposure Research of 2014 formerly H.R. 4816, the Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2014, VVA strongly supports this bill, which reflects positively on one of our foremost legislative goals. Not only would it help achieve a measure of justice for the innocent victims of the use of toxic substances in times of war, but it offers unlimited possibilities for scientific research into the effects of these toxic chemicals.

This comprehensive legislation will construct a common mechanism and procedures that will encompass all past and future toxic wounds, as needed.

VVA urges you to go to our Legislative Action Center site athttp://capwiz.com/vva/home/  and Take Action NOW by entering your zip code and sending the prepared letter to your U.S. Representative, asking them to please join their colleagues Brownley, (CA-26), Conyers, (MI-13) Honda (CA-17) and Rahall (WV-3) to co-sponsor H.R. 5484, the Toxic Exposure Research Act of  2014.

Agent Orange Legislation 2014...for families of U.S. veterans exposed to Agent Orange

S.2738 TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2014

S. 2738 Toxic Exposure Research Act is supported by Agent Orange Legacy, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America (AVVA) as many other group do as well.  
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Learn more about S. 2738 Toxic Exposure Research Act 2014>>>
http://www.agentorangelegacy.blogspot.com/2014/08/update-s-1602take-action-now-ask-your.html

VVA PRESS RELEASE S. 2738 Toxic Exposure Reserach Act 2014>>>
http://www.vva.org/PressReleases/2014/pr14-018.html

Do not confuse H.R. 2519 with S. 2738.  Our families should be united in supporting the legislation that best serves our veterans and our families.  Support S. 2738 Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2014.

H.R. 2519 WILL NOT SERVE OUR FAMILIES BEST
H.R.2519 -- Victims of Agent Orange Relief Act of 2013 Does Not Cover VVA’s Objectives>>>
H.R.2519 -- Victims of Agent Orange Relief Act of 2013

Does Not Cover VVA’s Objectives

It has come to our attention that Rep.  Lee of California has introduced legislation about Agent Orange.  Although Rep.  Lee’s legislation is meant to help many, it unfortunately does not cover Vietnam Veterans of America’s objectives for American service members and our children, grandchildren, and future generations.

Thank you for your consideration.

Herb Worthington, Chair 

Agent Orange and Other Toxic Substances Committee
hworthington@vva.org 

Source>>>http://agentorangezone.blogspot.com/2013/10/hr2519-victims-of-agent-orange-relief.html

Veterans and descendents live with effects of chemical warfare

Forty years after American military personnel were exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War, veterans and their offspring are still experiencing medical conditions that studies have increasingly linked to the toxic herbicide.

A town hall meeting organized by the local chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will inform local veterans and their families of the latest research and efforts to secure medical benefits for families who have suffered due to exposure to toxins during military service. The meeting, called “The Faces of Agent Orange,” will be held in Bellingham on September 19.

Continue Learning>>>http://www.thenorthernlight.com/news/article.exm/2014-07-23_veterans_and_descendents_live_with_effects_of_chemical_warfare

Heroes Denied after Agent Orange

Agent Orange is a chemical sprayed on the jungles of Vietnam.  It is something not only the people of Vietnam suffer through but so did our servicemen and women.  It’s caused health issues that for some veterans are just popping up.  Some say they're not getting the treatment for it. 

There were plenty of controversial aspects to the war in Vietnam.  Agent Orange was one of them.  It was sprayed by US forces in the jungles, trees, and vegetation.  The idea was to destroy the forest the enemy used for cover.  But the health effects of it turned out to be devastating. 

Continue Learning>>>http://www.13abc.com/story/25929808/i-team-heroes-denied-after-agent-orange

Local vets tell terrible tale of Agent Orange

Intended to remove the forest cover that sheltered the Vietcong guerrillas and to make food growth impossible across the countryside, Agent Orange use created a wealth of serious health-related problems — death, disease, chronic illness, birth defects in offspring, etc. — for those who came in contact with it.

As more and more veterans returning from the Vietnam War began to report psychological symptoms, skin rashes, diabetes, bleeding, cancer and other issues, the federal government eventually recognized Agent Orange exposure as a compensatable war injury. This declaration entitled affected veterans to health care and fiscal compensations.

Continue Learning>>>http://www.chieftain.com/news/2679484-120/agent-orange-vietnam-veterans