The bill, as it was introduced in the House by Rep. Margo McDermed (R-37) on Jan. 28, "urges Congress to pass legislation in support of the expansion of the presumptions for Agent Orange exposure for veteran treatment purposes," according to the General Assembly website.
The following house representatives also co-sponsored the bill: Darren Bailey (R-109), Stephanie A. Kifowit (D-84), Charles Meier (R-108), Dave Severin (R-117), Daniel Swanson (R-74), Tom Weber (R-64), Linda Chapa LaVia (D-83) and Jerry Costello, II (D-116).
The table below shows a history of actions for this bill through March 13.
Actions
Date
Chamber
Action
March 13
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
March 13
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
March 13
House
Resolution Adopted
Feb. 28
House
Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
Feb. 27
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
Feb. 26
House
Recommends Be Adopted Veterans' Affairs Committee
Feb. 14
House
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
Feb. 14
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
Feb. 14
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
Feb. 14
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II
Feb. 14
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Feb. 13
House
Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee
Feb. 5
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Darren Bailey
Feb. 5
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Swanson
Jan. 29
House
Referred to Rules Committee
Jan. 28
House
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Margo McDermed
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