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Introduced
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
In Committee
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as radiation-exposed veterans for pur- poses of the presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act of 2021, would amend Title 38 of the United States Code to provide for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll during the period from January 1, 1977, to December 31, 1980, as "radiation-exposed veterans." This would allow these veterans to benefit from the presumption of service-connection for certain disabilities related to their exposure to radiation during the cleanup operations. This change would help ensure these veterans receive the healthcare and benefits they deserve for their service.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (20)
Tina Smith (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Mike Crapo (R),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Thom Tillis (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (on 04/28/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/565/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s565/BILLS-117s565is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s565/BILLS-117s565is.pdf.pdf |
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