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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care and medical services to veterans, members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and dependents who were stationed at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan, and were exposed to volatile organic compounds, to provide for a presumption of service connection for those veterans and members of the reserve components, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-3528| Senate 
| Updated: 9/28/2018
Debbie Stabenow

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Care for Veterans Act of 2018 This bill requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished to veterans that were exposed to volatile organic compounds, including trichloroethylene and benzene, while serving at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. Family members of veterans who resided at Wurtsmith Air Force Base are also eligible for hospital care and medical services under this bill. The bill also provides a presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to volatile organic compounds while serving at Wurtsmith Air Force Base. 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.
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Timeline
Sep 28, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6994
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Sep 28, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 28, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6994
    Introduced in House


  • September 28, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 28, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6994: To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care and medical services to veterans, members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and dependents who were stationed at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan, and were exposed to volatile organic compounds, to provide for a presumption of service connection for those veterans and members of the reserve components, and for other purposes.
Congressional oversightDisability and paralysisHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHospital careMichiganMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care and medical services to veterans, members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and dependents who were stationed at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan, and were exposed to volatile organic compounds, to provide for a presumption of service connection for those veterans and members of the reserve components, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-3528| Senate 
| Updated: 9/28/2018
Care for Veterans Act of 2018 This bill requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished to veterans that were exposed to volatile organic compounds, including trichloroethylene and benzene, while serving at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. Family members of veterans who resided at Wurtsmith Air Force Base are also eligible for hospital care and medical services under this bill. The bill also provides a presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to volatile organic compounds while serving at Wurtsmith Air Force Base. 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.
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Timeline
Sep 28, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6994
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Sep 28, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 28, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6994
    Introduced in House


  • September 28, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 28, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Debbie Stabenow

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6994: To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care and medical services to veterans, members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and dependents who were stationed at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan, and were exposed to volatile organic compounds, to provide for a presumption of service connection for those veterans and members of the reserve components, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDisability and paralysisHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHospital careMichiganMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation