SJR11 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tammy Irons
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Scott Beason Vivian Davis Figures Jimmy Holley Harri Anne Smith Greg J. Reed Shadrack McGill Dick Brewbaker Paul Bussman Bill Holtzclaw Phillip W. Williams Clay Scofield Gerald O. Dial Bryan Taylor Jerry L. Fielding Tom Whatley George M. “Marc” Keahey Bobby D. Singleton Arthur Orr William “Bill” M. Beasley Cam Ward Gerald H. Allen J.T. Waggoner Del Marsh Ben H. Brooks Trip Pittman Rodger Smitherman Paul Sanford Rusty Glover Hank Sanders Quinton Ross Roger Bedford, Jr.Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Mark Slade Blackwell
Session: First Special Session 2010
Title: Stallings, Gene, commended
Summary: Alabama urges Congress to extend the Agent Orange disability presumption to Navy and Air Force veterans who served in Vietnam and related waters and airspace.
What This Bill Does
The resolution asks the U.S. Congress to broaden the presumption that Agent Orange exposure is linked to military service to include Navy and Air Force veterans who served on inland waterways, territorial waters, or in the airspace of Vietnam, and in countries with bases that supported Vietnam operations. It explains that extending this presumption would address exposure risks for sailors and other service members. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Alabama’s congressional delegation so they can act.

Who It Affects
Navy and Air Force veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam's inland waterways, territorial waters, or airspace, and in countries with bases that supported daily operations in Vietnam (they would be covered by the extended presumption if Congress acts).
Members of Alabama's Congressional Delegation (they are to receive a copy of the resolution to inform and advocate for federal action).

Key Provisions
Urges the U.S. Congress to extend the Agent Orange service-connection presumption to Navy and Air Force veterans who served on inland waterways, territorial waters, and in the airspace of the Republic of Vietnam, and in countries with bases that supported daily air and ground operations in Vietnam.
Directs that a copy of this resolution be sent to every member of the Alabama Congressional Delegation.
Requests that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs administer the Agent Orange Act under the extended presumption that herbicide exposure includes inland waterways, offshore waters, and airspace, as well as countries with bases that supported operations in Vietnam.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory