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Care for Veterans Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1024| Senate 
| Updated: 4/3/2019
Debbie Stabenow

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Care for Veterans Act of 2019 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
Introduced in Senate
Apr 3, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 7, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5682
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • April 3, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 3, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 7, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5682
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5682: Care for Veterans Act of 2020
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 2019

USA116th CongressS-1024| Senate 
| Updated: 4/3/2019
Care for Veterans Act of 2019 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
Introduced in Senate
Apr 3, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 7, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5682
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • April 3, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 3, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 7, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5682
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Debbie Stabenow

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5682: Care for Veterans Act of 2020
  • 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