Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 3, 2021)
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 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 happenedApr 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 3, 2021
- Apr 29, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Apr 29, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - Mar 3, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Mar 3, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 3, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House