To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
This bill creates a new presumption that veterans who served at the Nevada Test and Training Range since January 1, 1972, were exposed to radiation and toxins during their service. It directly affects veterans assigned to duty at this Nevada site, including airspace above it, by establishing that such exposure is assumed without requiring individual proof. Key provisions include adding onsite military work at the Nevada site to the list of "radiation-risk activities" and specifically covering lipomas and tumor-related conditions as service-connected disabilities for these veterans. The change simplifies the process for qualifying veterans to receive VA disability benefits related to these health conditions.
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 10, 2024
Last action Sep 19, 2024
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Sep 19, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Sep 10, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Sep 10, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Mark E. Amodei
RRepublican
Co
André Carson
DDemocratic
Co
Dina Titus
DDemocratic
Co
Steven Horsford
DDemocratic
Co
Susie Lee
DDemocratic
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