Recognizing and honoring victims of Agent Orange exposure during Vietnam War
Senate Resolution 20 (SR 20) is a symbolic resolution recognizing and honoring Vietnam War veterans exposed to Agent Orange. It directly affects living veterans and their families who suffered health consequences from the chemical herbicide, including cancers, birth defects, and other serious illnesses. The resolution formally acknowledges these veterans' sacrifices through Senate recognition, emphasizing their service and health struggles without creating new benefits or policy changes. It does not alter existing VA programs or provide financial compensation, as it is purely a commemorative measure.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted (Roll No. 35)
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee reference dispensed
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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