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COVENANT Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2368| House 
| Updated: 6/22/2021
Elaine G. Luria

Elaine G. Luria

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (11)
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conceding Our Veterans' Exposures Now And Necessitating Training Act of 2021 or the COVENANT Act of 2021 This bill establishes a presumption of service-connection for certain illnesses related to exposure to airborne hazards or open burn pits and addresses the care available through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans with illnesses they assert to be related to exposures during their service. Specifically, the bill establishes a presumption of service-connection for certain illnesses becoming manifest in covered veterans to a degree of 10% or more. 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. A covered veteran is any veteran who served on or after August 2, 1990, in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, or the United Arab Emirates; or served on or after September 11, 2001, in Afghanistan, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Uzbekistan, the Philippines, or other countries the VA determines to be relevant. Among other elements, the bill requires the VA to provide medical examinations for veterans who submit a claim for disability compensation for an illness not listed in the bill but that is asserted to be related to airborne hazard or open burn pit exposure; authorizes the VA to stay pending claims for disability compensation related to the service and illnesses covered by this bill until the implementation of the bill; and provides VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to covered veterans.
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Timeline
Apr 5, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 5, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • April 5, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 5, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

AfghanistanAfricaAir qualityAsiaBahrainCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDigestive and metabolic diseasesDjiboutiEgyptFiresGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth personnelHospital careIraqJordanKuwaitLebanonLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical educationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesNeurological disordersNursingOmanPhilippinesQatarSaudi ArabiaSex and reproductive healthSolid waste and recyclingSomaliaSyriaTeaching, teachers, curriculaUnited Arab EmiratesUzbekistanVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationYemen

COVENANT Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2368| House 
| Updated: 6/22/2021
Conceding Our Veterans' Exposures Now And Necessitating Training Act of 2021 or the COVENANT Act of 2021 This bill establishes a presumption of service-connection for certain illnesses related to exposure to airborne hazards or open burn pits and addresses the care available through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans with illnesses they assert to be related to exposures during their service. Specifically, the bill establishes a presumption of service-connection for certain illnesses becoming manifest in covered veterans to a degree of 10% or more. 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. A covered veteran is any veteran who served on or after August 2, 1990, in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, or the United Arab Emirates; or served on or after September 11, 2001, in Afghanistan, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Uzbekistan, the Philippines, or other countries the VA determines to be relevant. Among other elements, the bill requires the VA to provide medical examinations for veterans who submit a claim for disability compensation for an illness not listed in the bill but that is asserted to be related to airborne hazard or open burn pit exposure; authorizes the VA to stay pending claims for disability compensation related to the service and illnesses covered by this bill until the implementation of the bill; and provides VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to covered veterans.
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Timeline
Apr 5, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 5, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • April 5, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 5, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Elaine G. Luria

Elaine G. Luria

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (11)
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfghanistanAfricaAir qualityAsiaBahrainCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDigestive and metabolic diseasesDjiboutiEgyptFiresGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth personnelHospital careIraqJordanKuwaitLebanonLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical educationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesNeurological disordersNursingOmanPhilippinesQatarSaudi ArabiaSex and reproductive healthSolid waste and recyclingSomaliaSyriaTeaching, teachers, curriculaUnited Arab EmiratesUzbekistanVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationYemen