To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors. The main policy domain is Defense, Veterans Affairs, Immigration.
Who Benefits and How
defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section H0DF89E1E0FA94A4B81AB544F479D6EE9: 1. Treatment as radiation-risk activities Section 1112(c)(3)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:...
- Section H3D2960A259AD44D7AAB07239F05DE08C: 2. Presumptions of toxic exposure Section 1119(c)(1) of such title is amended— by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C),...
- Section H9C5E8446CAB646C6BF192FB9D142E3C1: 3. Presumption of service connection Section 1120(b) of such title is amended— by redesignating paragraph (15) as paragraph (16); and by inserting after...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.
Key Policy Areas
Defense, Veterans Affairs, Immigration
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
Sponsors
Mark E. Amodei
R-NV | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Amodei (for himself and Ms. Lee of Nevada) introduced …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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