Directs the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide assistance for individuals affected by Agent Orange exposure.
Acknowledges the extensive use of herbicides, including Agent Orange, during the Vietnam War and its long-term health impacts on affected populations.
Recognizes the ongoing health issues faced by veterans, Vietnamese individuals, and their descendants due to Agent Orange exposure.
Mandates assistance for covered individuals, including medical care, vocational training, and medical equipment.
Provides support for caregivers and institutions in Vietnam that care for affected individuals, including training and rehabilitation services.
Includes provisions for housing repair and poverty reduction for affected individuals and their families.
Prioritizes environmental remediation in areas with high levels of Agent Orange contamination.
Calls for public research on health issues related to Agent Orange exposure, including a survey of children of veterans.
Establishes health assessment and assistance programs for Vietnamese Americans potentially affected by Agent Orange.
Amends existing laws to extend benefits for children of male veterans affected by certain birth defects related to Agent Orange exposure.
Sets deadlines for the implementation of the Act’s provisions and requires quarterly reports to Congress on progress.
Defines “Agent Orange” to include any chemical compound associated with herbicides used during military operations in Vietnam.
