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COVID–19 Benefits for Active Duty Servicemembers, the Reserve Components, and their Survivors Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4287| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2020
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (5)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
COVID-19 Benefits for Active Duty Servicemembers, the Reserve Components, and their Survivors Act of 2020 This bill establishes, for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, a presumption of service-connection if COVID-19 symptoms manifest within a specified time period in individuals serving in the military or reserves during qualified periods of duty (i.e., active duty, training duty, or full-time National Guard duty). For individuals who become disabled or die as a result of COVID-19, it shall be presumed the individual became disabled or died during a qualified period of duty. An individual who was disabled or died due to COVID-19 and was on training duty or full-time National Guard duty shall be furnished death or disability benefits as if the individual were a veteran, without regard to whether their duty period would constitute active military service.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7728
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • July 22, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • October 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7728
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7728: COVID–19 Benefits for Active Duty Servicemembers, the Reserve Components, and their Survivors Act of 2020
  • S 116-4320: A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthDisability assistanceEmergency medical services and trauma careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsVeterans' pensions and compensation

COVID–19 Benefits for Active Duty Servicemembers, the Reserve Components, and their Survivors Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4287| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2020
COVID-19 Benefits for Active Duty Servicemembers, the Reserve Components, and their Survivors Act of 2020 This bill establishes, for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, a presumption of service-connection if COVID-19 symptoms manifest within a specified time period in individuals serving in the military or reserves during qualified periods of duty (i.e., active duty, training duty, or full-time National Guard duty). For individuals who become disabled or die as a result of COVID-19, it shall be presumed the individual became disabled or died during a qualified period of duty. An individual who was disabled or died due to COVID-19 and was on training duty or full-time National Guard duty shall be furnished death or disability benefits as if the individual were a veteran, without regard to whether their duty period would constitute active military service.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7728
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • July 22, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • October 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7728
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (5)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7728: COVID–19 Benefits for Active Duty Servicemembers, the Reserve Components, and their Survivors Act of 2020
  • S 116-4320: A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthDisability assistanceEmergency medical services and trauma careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsVeterans' pensions and compensation