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.
Summary
This bill establishes eligibility for certain disability compensation and benefits for individuals who served at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR). The bill establishes that onsite participation on or after January 1, 1972, and before January 1, 2005, at certain NTTR locations where there was a potential of toxic exposure is a radiation-risk activity, therefore providing a presumption of service-connection for specified conditions. The bill specifies the covered NTTR locations include a location at Indian Springs Auxiliary Airfield but do not include a location at Nellis Air Force Base or Creech Air Force Base. The bill also establishes a presumption of toxic exposure for veterans who performed active service at such NTTR locations, including airspace above such locations. Additionally, lipomas and tumor related conditions must be considered as service-connected conditions for veterans who served at the NTTR locations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Mark E. Amodei
RRepublican
Co
Cleo Fields
DDemocratic
Co
David Rouzer
RRepublican
Co
Dina Titus
DDemocratic
Co
Eugene Simon Vindman
DDemocratic
Co
Jefferson Van Drew
RRepublican
Co
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
DDemocratic
Co
Nikki Budzinski
DDemocratic
Co
Pete Sessions
RRepublican
Co
Steven Horsford
DDemocratic
Co
Susie Lee
DDemocratic
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