Bill

Bill > HR2580


US HR2580

US HR2580
Palomares Veterans Act of 2021


summary

Introduced
04/15/2021
In Committee
07/14/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connected disability for certain veterans who served in Palomares, Spain, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Palomares Veterans Act of 2021, amends Title 38 of the United States Code to establish a presumption of service-connected disability for certain veterans who participated in the response effort following the collision of a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber and refueling plane that caused the release of four thermonuclear weapons in Palomares, Spain, during the period from January 17, 1966, to March 31, 1967. This presumption applies to disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation, regardless of when the veteran's death occurred.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 07/14/2021)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...