I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1728 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 22, 2023 Mr. Van Drew (for himself and Mr. Courtney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To establish the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Agent Orange Service Medal Act . 2. Establishment of the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal (a) Service medal required The Secretary of Defense shall design and produce a commemorative military service medal, to be known as the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal , to honor veterans who receive compensation under section 1116 or 1116A of title 38, United States Code. (b) Distribution of medal (1) Issuance to certain veterans At the request of a veteran described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall issue the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal to the veteran. (2) Issuance to next-of-kin In the case of a veteran described in subsection (a) who is deceased, the Secretary may provide for issuance of the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal to the next-of-kin of the veteran. (3) Application The Secretary shall prepare and disseminate as appropriate an application by which veterans described in subsection (a) and their next-of-kin may apply to receive the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal.