Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2024
S 3958, the "Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2024," mandates federal interagency research on health conditions affecting descendants of veterans exposed to toxins during military service. It requires the creation of an interagency task force to study diagnosis and treatment options, with a public website sharing research findings and evidence reviews. The bill also sets reporting deadlines: a comprehensive report within two years of enactment and annual progress updates for five years. This legislation directly affects descendants of toxic-exposed veterans (defined under Title 38, U.S. Code) by focusing research on their health needs, without altering existing benefits or eligibility. The law is purely procedural, establishing research protocols and transparency requirements.
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Introduced Mar 14, 2024
Last action Mar 14, 2024
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Mar 14, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Mar 14, 2024
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Jon Tester
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Jacky Rosen
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Marco Rubio
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