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Public Law117th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 2102Became Law

Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 7, 2022)

Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act or the Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act

This bill expands eligibility for Veterans Health Administration mammography screenings to veterans who served in certain locations during specified periods, including those who were exposed to toxic substances at such locations.

The specified locations and corresponding time periods include

  • Iraq between August 2, 1990, and February 28, 1991, and from March 19, 2003, until burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) are no longer used in Iraq;
  • the Southwest Asia theater of operations, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, from August 2, 1990, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations;
  • Afghanistan, Djibouti, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Yemen from September 11, 2001, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations; and
  • other locations and time periods as determined by the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.

The bill specifies that the listed locations do not include bodies of water around or airspace above such locations.

What just happenedJun 7, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-133.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR](R-AR)Sponsor
14 cosponsors10 D4 R
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  1. Jun 7, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-133.

  2. Jun 7, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-133.

  3. Jun 7, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 7, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 6, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 6, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 18, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. May 18, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 228). (text: CR H5115-5116)

  9. May 18, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 228).

  10. May 18, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5171-5172)

  11. May 18, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. May 18, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2102.

  13. May 18, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5115-5117)

  14. May 18, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Mar 28, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Mar 28, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Mar 28, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Mar 24, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1783-1784)

  19. Mar 24, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1783-1784)

  20. Mar 24, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1783-1784)

  21. Mar 24, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. Mar 24, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  24. Jun 23, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  25. Jun 17, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  26. Jun 17, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJun 7, 202249

Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act or the Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act

This bill expands eligibility for Veterans Health Administration mammography screenings to veterans who served in certain locations during specified periods, including those who were exposed to toxic substances at such locations.

The specified locations and corresponding time periods include

  • Iraq between August 2, 1990, and February 28, 1991, and from March 19, 2003, until burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) are no longer used in Iraq;
  • the Southwest Asia theater of operations, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, from August 2, 1990, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations;
  • Afghanistan, Djibouti, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Yemen from September 11, 2001, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations; and
  • other locations and time periods as determined by the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.

The bill specifies that the listed locations do not include bodies of water around or airspace above such locations.

Passed HouseMay 18, 202253

Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act or the Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act

This bill expands eligibility for Veterans Health Administration mammography screenings to veterans who served in certain locations during specified periods, including those who were exposed to toxic substances at such locations.

The specified locations and corresponding time periods include

  • Iraq between August 2, 1990, and February 28, 1991, and from March 19, 2003, until burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) are no longer used in Iraq;
  • the Southwest Asia theater of operations, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, from August 2, 1990, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations;
  • Afghanistan, Djibouti, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Yemen from September 11, 2001, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations; and
  • other locations and time periods as determined by the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.

The bill specifies that the listed locations do not include bodies of water around or airspace above such locations.

Passed SenateMar 24, 202255

Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act or the Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act

This bill expands eligibility for Veterans Health Administration mammography screenings to veterans who served in certain locations during specified periods, including those who were exposed to toxic substances at such locations.

The specified locations and corresponding time periods include

  • Iraq between August 2, 1990, and February 28, 1991, and from March 19, 2003, until burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) are no longer used in Iraq;
  • the Southwest Asia theater of operations, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, from August 2, 1990, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations;
  • Afghanistan, Djibouti, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Yemen from September 11, 2001, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations; and
  • other locations and time periods as determined by the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.

The bill specifies that the listed locations do not include bodies of water around or airspace above such locations.

Introduced in SenateJun 17, 2021

Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act of 2021 or the SERVICE Act of 2021

This bill expands eligibility for Veterans Health Administration mammography screenings to veterans who served in certain locations during specified periods, including those who were exposed to toxic substances at such locations.

The specified locations and corresponding time periods include

  • Iraq between August 2, 1990, and February 28, 1991, and from March 19, 2003, until burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) are no longer used in Iraq;
  • the Southwest Asia theater of operations, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, from August 2, 1990, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations;
  • Afghanistan, Djibouti, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Yemen from September 11, 2001, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations; and
  • other locations and time periods as determined by the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.

The bill specifies that the listed locations do not include bodies of water around or airspace above such locations.

Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act — Informed