The following is a news release from the Office of Congressman Michael San Nicolas:
S. 3373 passed the House today, completing Congressional passage of a comprehensive veterans package that includes Agent Orange exposure coverage for Guam Vets who served on island between January 9, 1962 and July 31, 1980. It heads to the President’s desk where signature and enactment is assured.
“We are overwhelmed that this provision we worked so hard for has finally passed, for those veterans who now can pursue claims, and for Guam which now has federally recognized Agent Orange consequences on the island,” said Congressman San Nicolas. “Not only does this success mean that affected veterans can finally seek compensation, it also means that Guam can begin further work to explore expanding Agent Orange exposure consequences throughout the island, opening the door for us to make our case that community impacts need consideration,” Congressman San Nicolas continued. “Again we would like to thank the late Lonnie Kilpatrick and family, the many advocates locally and nationally, and the House Veterans Committee to include Chairman Mark Takano, for all the work and collaboration to make this possible,” Congressman San Nicolas concludes.
