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H.R.5980: Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 9, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 9, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
107 (86 Democrats, 21 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act This bill includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands between January 1, 1977, and 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 |
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Sept. 9, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Sept. 9, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Sept. 9, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) |