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H.R.2962: Atomic Veterans Relief Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 17, 2005
- Latest Major Action June 28, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
53 (46 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Atomic Veterans Relief Act - 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. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include in regulations pertaining to the service-connection of veterans' disabilities additional provisions to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| June 17, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) |