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US S529

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the commencement date of the period of service at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for eligibility for hospital care and medical services in connection with exposure to contaminated water, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
03/12/2013
In Committee
03/12/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015

Introduced Session

113th Congress

Bill Summary

Changes the commencement for the period of military service at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for purposes of eligibility for hospital care and medical services for specified illnesses or conditions related to exposure to contaminated water at such installation, from January 1, 1957, to either August 1, 1953, or an earlier date that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), in consultation with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, shall specify. Requires the Secretary to publish in the Federal Register any earlier date chosen.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-203. (on 05/09/2013)

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