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US HR1372
US HR1372To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at or underwent training at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
03/21/2013
03/21/2013
In Committee
04/08/2013
04/08/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), within one year after the enactment of this Act, to establish and maintain a special record to be known as the Canadian Forces Base Gagetown Health Registry containing the name of each individual who, while serving in the Armed Forces, was stationed at or underwent training at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada (Gagetown), during the period beginning on January 1, 1956, and ending on December 31, 2006, and who: (1) applies for care or services from the VA; (2) files a claim for compensation on the basis of any disability which may be associated with such service; (3) dies and is survived by a spouse, child, or parent who files a claim for dependency and indemnity compensation on the basis of such service; (4) requests a health examination from the VA; or (5) receives such health examination and requests inclusion in the Registry. Requires the Secretary, upon request, to provide such health examination, as well as consultation and counseling with respect to examination results. Directs the Secretary to: (1) notify individuals in the Registry of significant developments in research on the health consequences of potential exposure to a toxic substance or environmental hazard related to service at Gagetown; and (2) carry out appropriate outreach activities with respect to such health examinations, consultation, and counseling. Requires an annual Registry report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans committees.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create and maintain a special record called the Canadian Forces Base Gagetown Health Registry within one year of the bill becoming law. This registry will include the names of individuals who served in the Armed Forces and were stationed at or trained at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown in New Brunswick, Canada, between January 1, 1956, and December 31, 2006, and who have applied for VA care or services, filed a disability compensation claim, died and their survivors filed a dependency and indemnity compensation claim, requested a health examination from the VA, or received such an examination and asked to be included in the registry. The VA Secretary will also provide these veterans with a health examination, including diagnostic tests, and offer consultation and counseling on the results. Furthermore, the Secretary will inform individuals in the registry about new research on health issues related to potential exposure to toxic substances or environmental hazards at Gagetown and conduct outreach for these health services. The Department of Defense will share necessary information with the VA to establish and maintain the registry, and the VA Secretary will submit an annual report to Congress detailing the registry's status, trends, and outreach efforts.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (on 04/08/2013)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/1372/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr1372ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr1372ih.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr1372ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr1372ih.pdf.pdf |
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