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SERVICE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4571| House 
| Updated: 9/8/2021
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (19)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act of 2021 or the SERVICE Act of 2021 This bill expands eligibility for Veterans Health Administration mammography screenings to veterans who served in certain locations during specified periods, including those who were exposed to toxic substances at such locations. The specified locations and corresponding time periods include Iraq between August 2, 1990, and February 28, 1991, and from March 19, 2003, until burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) are no longer used in Iraq; the Southwest Asia theater of operations, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, from August 2, 1990, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations; and Afghanistan, Djibouti, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Yemen from September 11, 2001, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations; and other locations and time periods as determined by the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. The bill specifies that the listed locations do not include bodies of water around or airspace above such locations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7156
SERVICE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3191
SERVICE Act of 2019
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7156
    SERVICE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3191
    SERVICE Act of 2019


  • July 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-2102: Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act
AfghanistanAfricaAsiaCancerConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDjiboutiEgyptFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIraqJordanKuwaitLebanonMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaSyriaVeterans' medical careWomen's healthYemen

SERVICE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4571| House 
| Updated: 9/8/2021
Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act of 2021 or the SERVICE Act of 2021 This bill expands eligibility for Veterans Health Administration mammography screenings to veterans who served in certain locations during specified periods, including those who were exposed to toxic substances at such locations. The specified locations and corresponding time periods include Iraq between August 2, 1990, and February 28, 1991, and from March 19, 2003, until burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) are no longer used in Iraq; the Southwest Asia theater of operations, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, from August 2, 1990, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations; and Afghanistan, Djibouti, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Yemen from September 11, 2001, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations; and other locations and time periods as determined by the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. The bill specifies that the listed locations do not include bodies of water around or airspace above such locations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7156
SERVICE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3191
SERVICE Act of 2019
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7156
    SERVICE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3191
    SERVICE Act of 2019


  • July 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (19)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-2102: Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfghanistanAfricaAsiaCancerConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDjiboutiEgyptFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIraqJordanKuwaitLebanonMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaSyriaVeterans' medical careWomen's healthYemen