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Palomares Veterans Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2580| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2021
Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (4)
Dina Titus (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Tom Emmer (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Palomares Veterans Act of 2021 This bill includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of radioactive materials at Palomares, Spain, as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific disabilities 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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Apr 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1151
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • April 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1151
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3967: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022
  • S 117-1151: Palomares Veterans Act of 2021
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Palomares Veterans Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2580| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2021
Palomares Veterans Act of 2021 This bill includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of radioactive materials at Palomares, Spain, as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific disabilities 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 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1151
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • April 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1151
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (4)
Dina Titus (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Tom Emmer (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3967: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022
  • S 117-1151: Palomares Veterans Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AccidentsAviation and airportsCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthDigestive and metabolic diseasesDisability assistanceEuropeHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMilitary operations and strategyNeurological disordersNuclear weaponsRadiationSpainVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation