Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act

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Bill Number

HR 3870

Introduced

Nov 2, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Cancer Marshall Islands Nuclear weapons Radiation Veterans' pensions and compensation

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Summary

Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act

This bill includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands during the period January 1, 1977-December 31, 1980, as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers.

Actions

Nov 6, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Nov 2, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 2, 2015

Introduced in House

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