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FASTER Presumptions Act

USA117th CongressHR-2607| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2021
David J. Trone

David J. Trone

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (5)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Tom Emmer (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fairly Assessing Service-related Toxic Exposure Residuals Presumptions Act or the FASTER Presumptions Act This bill revises policies and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) related to establishing or modifying presumptions of service-connection based on toxic exposure. The bill sets up a procedure by which the VA must determine whether to establish, remove, or modify via regulations presumptions of service-connection based on toxic exposure. Specifically, the bill establishes within the VA the Formal Advisory Committee on Toxic Exposure, the Science Review Board, and the Working Group to assist with the various procedures in establishing or removing presumptions of service-connection. Such procedures include assessing the exposure of veterans to toxic substances during active service, evaluating research on the health effects of exposure, and making recommendations based on the evidence and research. The bill also establishes the Expert Advisory Panel on Constrictive Bronchiolitis within the VA to develop guidelines for VA research on symptomatic veterans who served on active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of operations and have bronchiolitis. The Department of Defense must develop and implement a plan to strengthen data collection with respect to members of the Armed Forces (including the reserve components) who are exposed to toxic substances while serving. The VA must initiate or sponsor various studies related to veterans who served on active duty in certain locations. Finally, the VA must provide annual training to relevant employees to improve the handling of claims for compensation and benefits that relate to toxic exposure.
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Timeline
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


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

Armed Forces and National Security

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAir qualityCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsEnvironmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary operations and strategySolid waste and recyclingVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

FASTER Presumptions Act

USA117th CongressHR-2607| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2021
Fairly Assessing Service-related Toxic Exposure Residuals Presumptions Act or the FASTER Presumptions Act This bill revises policies and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) related to establishing or modifying presumptions of service-connection based on toxic exposure. The bill sets up a procedure by which the VA must determine whether to establish, remove, or modify via regulations presumptions of service-connection based on toxic exposure. Specifically, the bill establishes within the VA the Formal Advisory Committee on Toxic Exposure, the Science Review Board, and the Working Group to assist with the various procedures in establishing or removing presumptions of service-connection. Such procedures include assessing the exposure of veterans to toxic substances during active service, evaluating research on the health effects of exposure, and making recommendations based on the evidence and research. The bill also establishes the Expert Advisory Panel on Constrictive Bronchiolitis within the VA to develop guidelines for VA research on symptomatic veterans who served on active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of operations and have bronchiolitis. The Department of Defense must develop and implement a plan to strengthen data collection with respect to members of the Armed Forces (including the reserve components) who are exposed to toxic substances while serving. The VA must initiate or sponsor various studies related to veterans who served on active duty in certain locations. Finally, the VA must provide annual training to relevant employees to improve the handling of claims for compensation and benefits that relate to toxic exposure.
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Timeline
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


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

David J. Trone

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (5)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Tom Emmer (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAir qualityCardiovascular and respiratory healthConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsEnvironmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary operations and strategySolid waste and recyclingVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation