H.R.1585: Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced March 3, 2021
  • Latest Major Action April 29, 2021

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Bill Cosponsors

128 (111 Democrats, 17 Republicans)

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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. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 3 statements associated with H.R.1585.

Bill Actions

Date Description
April 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
March 3, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
March 3, 2021

Introduced in the House by Grace Meng (D-N.Y.)

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