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- H.R.134
H.R.134: To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the eligibility criteria for presumption of service-connection of certain diseases and disabilities for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during military service.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2001
- Latest Major Action March 20, 2001
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (22 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Includes within the definition of a "radiation-risk activity" for purposes of eligibility criteria for veterans' disability compensation the exposure to ionizing radiation due to residual contamination resulting from participation in a nuclear detonation, without regard to whether any particular level of radiation exposure was measured for that individual.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
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| Jan. 3, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Patsy T. Mink (D-Hawaii) |