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Care for Veterans Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-5682| House 
| Updated: 2/7/2020
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Care for Veterans Act of 2020 This bill requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished to veterans and reservists who were exposed to volatile organic compounds, including trichloroethylene and benzene, while serving at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. Family members of veterans and reservists 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 and reservists 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
Apr 3, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1024
Introduced in Senate
Jan 27, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 7, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 7, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 3, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1024
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 27, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • January 27, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 7, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • February 7, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-1024: Care for Veterans Act of 2019
Congressional oversightDisability and paralysisHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHospital careMichiganMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

Care for Veterans Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-5682| House 
| Updated: 2/7/2020
Care for Veterans Act of 2020 This bill requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished to veterans and reservists who were exposed to volatile organic compounds, including trichloroethylene and benzene, while serving at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. Family members of veterans and reservists 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 and reservists 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
Apr 3, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1024
Introduced in Senate
Jan 27, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 7, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 7, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 3, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1024
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 27, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • January 27, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 7, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • February 7, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-1024: Care for Veterans Act of 2019
  • 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