Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 26, 2019)
Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act
This bill includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands between January 1, 1977, and December 31, 1980, as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers.
Under a presumption of service-connection, specific diseases diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
What just happenedMar 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 26, 2019
- Mar 14, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - Mar 4, 2019IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E235)
- Feb 26, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Feb 26, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 26, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House