H.R. 632
Referred to CommitteeMark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act
Introduced 1/24/2017•115th Congress•House
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
2/3/2017 • House
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.
Introduced in House • 1/24/2017
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
CancerMarshall IslandsNuclear weaponsRadiationVeterans' pensions and compensation
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
January 24, 2017
Committee Review
February 3, 2017
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
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Introduced in House1/24/2017