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NJ SJR71
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Testa
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AI Summary
- New Jersey officially recognizes the Orange Heart Medal to honor Vietnam War veterans affected by Agent Orange exposure
- Agent Orange, a cancer-causing herbicide, was sprayed extensively from 1961-1971, exposing approximately 2.6 million American soldiers during Operation Ranch Hand
- Approximately 800,000 Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange remain alive today, with roughly 390 dying daily from related illnesses including leukemia, lymphoma, diabetes, and various cancers
- The Orange Heart Medal Project, a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2018, has awarded approximately 4,000 medals to affected veterans or surviving spouses across the U.S. and internationally
- Copies of the resolution will be transmitted to the Orange Heart Medal Foundation upon filing with the Secretary of State
Legislative Description
Recognizes Orange Heart Medal in NJ.
Military and Veterans' Affairs
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Military and Veterans' Affairs1/28/2026
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