H.R. 299Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018

1 recorded action150 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: David G. Valadao [R-CA-21]
Cosponsors: 330 · 132 Democrats · 118 Republicans
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Committee: Veterans' Affairs Committee
Latest action: Aug 1, 2018 · Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-616.

IntroducedJan 5, 2017
Passed the HouseJun 25, 2018
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill extends the presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with herbicide exposure to veterans who served: (1) in the territorial seas of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, or (2) in or near the Korean demilitarized zone between September 1, 1967, and August 31, 1971. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.

The bill extends eligibility for health care, vocational training and rehabilitation, and monetary allowance to children with spina bifida who have at least one veteran parent who may have been exposed to an herbicide agent while serving in Thailand between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975.

The bill revises the VA's home loan guaranty program to adjust loan fee rates and eliminate the limit on guaranty amount that is based on the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) conforming loan limit.

The VA shall permit a VA-approved appraiser to make a housing loan appraisal based solely on information gathered by a person with whom the appraiser has entered into an agreement for such services.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 299 as reported to House with amendment(s) on May 18, 2018. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 289

House Jun 25, 2018

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

382 Yea 0 Nay 45 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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How the chamber split

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All members427 members

Democratic193 members

Republican234 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors330 · 132 Democrats · 118 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 299 and vote against it. 5 signed when it was filed.

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H.R. 299Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 289

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors330 · 132 Democrats · 118 Republicans

H.R. 299Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 289

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors330 · 132 Democrats · 118 Republicans

Who lobbied on H.R. 29912 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 29912 organizations