Agent Orange Relief Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3052

119th Congress

Agent Orange Relief Act of 2025

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1764)

Introduced:Aug 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles J. Fleischmann

Representative

Republican

TN-3

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill would expand the Appalachian region to include three counties in Tennessee, making them eligible for Appalachian regional development programs and funding.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would expand the Appalachian region to include three counties in Tennessee, making them eligible for Appalachian regional development programs and funding.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill adds the Tennessee counties of Hickman, Humphreys, and Perry to the definition of <em>Appalachian region</em> for purposes of Appalachian regional development efforts.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Adds the Tennessee counties of Hickman, Humphreys, and Perry to the Appalachian region definition.
This would allow these counties to access Appalachian Regional Commission programs and resources, which focus on economic development, infrastructure, and community improvements.
The Appalachian region currently covers parts of 13 states, but this bill would expand it to include more of Tennessee.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would benefit the residents of Hickman, Humphreys, and Perry counties in Tennessee by making them eligible for Appalachian regional development funds and programs. This could lead to investments in local infrastructure, job training, and economic growth initiatives targeted at improving conditions in these more rural, less prosperous areas.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3052, 119th Congress (2025). "Agent Orange Relief Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3052