HR 2149 United States House · 119th Congress

Correcting Guam’s History in the PACT Act

This bill amends the PACT Act to correct an oversight affecting veterans who served in Guam. It specifically adds the period from August 15, 1958, to July 31, 1980, to the eligibility window for veterans who served in Guam (or its territorial waters) and developed diseases linked to herbicide exposure. The change ensures veterans who served in Guam during that specific timeframe are included in the presumption of service connection for such conditions. This directly impacts veterans who served in Guam between 1958 and 1980, who were previously excluded from the PACT Act's benefits due to the original language. The provision updates the legal text to accurately reflect Guam's historical status during that period.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action Mar 14, 2025