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Palomares Veterans Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1151| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2021
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (5)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1896
Palomares Veterans Act of 2019
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2580
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1896
    Palomares Veterans Act of 2019


  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2580
    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
  • HR 117-2580: Palomares Veterans Act of 2021
AccidentsAviation and airportsCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthDigestive and metabolic diseasesDisability assistanceEuropeHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMilitary operations and strategyNeurological disordersNuclear weaponsRadiationSpainVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

Palomares Veterans Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1151| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2021
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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1896
Palomares Veterans Act of 2019
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2580
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1896
    Palomares Veterans Act of 2019


  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2580
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (5)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3967: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022
  • HR 117-2580: 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