Public research

(a) Support for research The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations, shall identify and provide assistance to support research relating to health issues of individuals affected by Agent Orange. Such research should include recommended focus provided by the United States Institute of Medicine as identified in their biennial Veterans and Agent Orange Update and supported by the active involvement of schools of public health and medicine located in the United States, Vietnam, and other interested countries. (b) Survey The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a survey of children of veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and have received health care under subchapter II of chapter 18 of title 38, United States Code. The survey shall be designed to determine the extent to which such children are receiving adequate treatment for their medical conditions and disabilities. The Secretary shall make recommendations based on the survey as to any actions necessary to remedy any deficiencies identified pursuant to the survey.