VermontVermont resolution honors veterans exposed to Agent Orange
The General Assembly honors Vermont veterans exposed to Agent Orange, recognizes the Foundation’s work, and directs the Secretary of State to send the resolution to two recipients.
What it does
The General Assembly honors Vermont Vietnam War veterans exposed to Agent Orange and recognizes the Foundation’s work honoring their service.
The Secretary of State is directed to send a copy of the resolution to the Foundation and Katie Kleczkowski.
Argument forPublic recognition could honor veterans whose serious Agent Orange-related injuries do not qualify them for the Purple Heart or Medal of Honor.
Argument againstVeterans seeking medical help may see little direct help from this resolution, which honors their service and sends copies but sets no health care rules.
More detail
The General Assembly honors Vermont veterans exposed to Agent Orange and recognizes the Orange Heart Medal Foundation’s work. The recognition concerns Vermont Vietnam War veterans exposed to Agent Orange and the Foundation’s efforts to honor their service.
The Secretary of State is directed to send the resolution to the Orange Heart Medal Foundation and Katie Kleczkowski. The recipients are the Orange Heart Medal Foundation, Inc. and Katie Kleczkowski.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 1Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16bLatest
- May 1Senate Message: Adopted in concurrencePassed 1st Chamber
- May 1Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
- May 1On Consent Calendar
- Apr 30On Consent CalendarIntroduced
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