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S. 810

Introduced

Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2021

Introduced 3/17/2021•117th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-137.

4/28/2021 • Senate

Summary

Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2021

This bill provides a presumption of service-connection for hypertension and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) for veterans who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.

Introduced in Senate • 3/17/2021

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Topics & Subjects

AsiaBlood and blood diseasesCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsDisability assistanceHazardous wastes and toxic substancesVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationVietnam

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (23)

Party Breakdown

23
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]

Democrat • MT

Sponsored 3/17/2021

Cosponsors (22)

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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

D-OR

Joined 3/17/2021

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Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]

D-OH

Joined 3/17/2021

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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

D-IL

Joined 3/17/2021

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Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]

D-NJ

Joined 3/17/2021

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 17, 2021

Committee Review

April 28, 2021

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-137.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate3/17/2021

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors22