H.R. 3870
Referred to CommitteeAtomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act
Introduced 11/2/2015•114th Congress•House
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
11/6/2015 • House
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.
Introduced in House • 11/2/2015
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Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
CancerMarshall IslandsNuclear weaponsRadiationVeterans' pensions and compensation
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Originated in the House
Introduced
November 2, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House11/2/2015