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US S1151

US S1151
Palomares Veterans Act of 2021


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Introduced
04/15/2021
In Committee
04/15/2021
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, would amend Title 38 of the United States Code to provide a presumption of service-connected disability for certain veterans who participated in the response effort following the 1966 collision of a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber and refueling plane in Palomares, Spain, which caused the release of four thermonuclear weapons. The amendment would apply to both disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation, regardless of when the veteran's death occurred.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 04/15/2021)

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