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H.R.632: Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 24, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
238 (188 Democrats, 50 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 24, 2017
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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Feb. 3, 2017 |
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
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Feb. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 24, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Jan. 24, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) |