Care for Veterans Act of 2020
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 27, 2020)
Care for Veterans Act of 2020
This bill requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished to veterans and reservists who were exposed to volatile organic compounds, including trichloroethylene and benzene, while serving at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. Family members of veterans and reservists who resided at Wurtsmith Air Force Base are also eligible for hospital care and medical services under this bill.
The bill also provides a presumption of service connection for veterans and reservists who were exposed to volatile organic compounds while serving at Wurtsmith Air Force Base. Under a presumption of service connection, specific conditions 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 happenedFeb 7, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 27, 2020
- Feb 7, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - Feb 7, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jan 27, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jan 27, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 27, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House