SJR11 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve French
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Arthur Orr Bobby D. Singleton Wendell Mitchell Myron Penn George M. “Marc” Keahey Tom Butler Phil Poole Larry Dixon Scott Beason Vivian Davis Figures Jimmy Holley Charles Bishop Harri Anne Smith Henry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.Kim Benefield Lowell Barron J.T. Waggoner Del Marsh Ben H. Brooks Trip Pittman Rodger Smitherman Zeb Little Paul Sanford Larry Means Rusty Glover Hank Sanders Bobby Denton Quinton Ross Roger Bedford, Jr.Hinton Mitchem T.D. “Ted” Little Jim Preuitt
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: U. S. Congress urged to restore the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure to Navy and Air Force veterans who served on the inland waterways, offshore waters, and airspace of the Republic of Vietnam
Summary: Alabama's Senate Joint Resolution urges Congress to extend the Agent Orange exposure presumption to Navy and Air Force Vietnam veterans who served in inland waterways, offshore waters, and airspace, plus bases supporting operations.
What This Bill Does
The resolution asks the U.S. Congress to broaden the Agent Orange presumption of service-connected disability to include Navy and Air Force veterans who served in Vietnam's inland waterways, territorial waters, and airspace, as well as in countries with bases that supported daily operations. It references concerns about veterans who lacked boots-on-the-ground documentation and Blue Water Navy exposures, and indicates that implementing such a change would affect eligibility for benefits and care. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Alabama's congressional delegation to inform them of the concerns.

Who It Affects
Navy and Air Force veterans who served in the inland waterways, offshore waters, or airspace of the Republic of Vietnam, or in countries with bases supporting Vietnam operations; they could gain eligibility for presumptive disability benefits and care if Congress acts.
U.S. Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which would be responsible for implementing any extension of the presumptive coverage and administering benefits if the federal change is made (the resolution expresses Alabama's position to them).

Key Provisions
Urges the U.S. Congress to extend the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure to Navy and Air Force veterans who served on the inland waterways, territorial waters, and in the airspace of the Republic of Vietnam, as well as in countries with bases supporting daily operations.
Directs that a copy of this resolution be sent to each member of the Alabama Congressional Delegation to communicate the Legislature's concerns.
Affirms Alabama's commitment to the well-being of all veterans and to ensure the Agent Orange Act is administered with broader presumptive coverage for those additional service areas.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative