H.R.3870: Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act

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Bill Cosponsors

102 (81 Democrats, 21 Republicans)

Bill 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.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
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 the House by Mark Takai (D-Hawaii)

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