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Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act

USA117th CongressS-2102| Senate 
| Updated: 6/7/2022
John Boozman

John Boozman

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Cosponsors (14)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act or the Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act 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; 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
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 23, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 24, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1783-1784)
Mar 24, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1783-1784)
Mar 24, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1783-1784)
Mar 24, 2022
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 28, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 28, 2022
Received in the House.
Mar 28, 2022
Held at the desk.
May 18, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5115-5117)
May 18, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2102.
May 18, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 19, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5171-5172)
May 19, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 228). (text: CR H5115-5116)
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May 19, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 6, 2022
Presented to President.
Jun 7, 2022
Signed by President.
Jun 7, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-133.
  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 23, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • March 24, 2022
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1783-1784)


  • March 24, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1783-1784)


  • March 24, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1783-1784)


  • March 24, 2022
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 28, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 28, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • March 28, 2022
    Held at the desk.


  • May 18, 2022
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 18, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5115-5117)


  • May 18, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2102.


  • May 18, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 19, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5171-5172)


  • May 19, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 228). (text: CR H5115-5116)
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  • May 19, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 6, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • June 7, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • June 7, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-133.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3967: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022
  • HR 117-4571: SERVICE Act of 2021
AfghanistanAfricaAsiaCancerConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDjiboutiEgyptFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIraqJordanKuwaitLebanonMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaSolid waste and recyclingSyriaVeterans' medical careWomen's healthYemen

Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act

USA117th CongressS-2102| Senate 
| Updated: 6/7/2022
Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act or the Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act 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; 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
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 23, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 24, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1783-1784)
Mar 24, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1783-1784)
Mar 24, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1783-1784)
Mar 24, 2022
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 28, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 28, 2022
Received in the House.
Mar 28, 2022
Held at the desk.
May 18, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5115-5117)
May 18, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2102.
May 18, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 19, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5171-5172)
May 19, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 228). (text: CR H5115-5116)
View Vote
May 19, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 6, 2022
Presented to President.
Jun 7, 2022
Signed by President.
Jun 7, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-133.
  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 23, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • March 24, 2022
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1783-1784)


  • March 24, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1783-1784)


  • March 24, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1783-1784)


  • March 24, 2022
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 28, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 28, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • March 28, 2022
    Held at the desk.


  • May 18, 2022
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 18, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5115-5117)


  • May 18, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2102.


  • May 18, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 19, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5171-5172)


  • May 19, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 228). (text: CR H5115-5116)
    View Vote


  • May 19, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 6, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • June 7, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • June 7, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-133.
John Boozman

John Boozman

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Cosponsors (14)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3967: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022
  • HR 117-4571: SERVICE Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfghanistanAfricaAsiaCancerConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDjiboutiEgyptFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIraqJordanKuwaitLebanonMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaSolid waste and recyclingSyriaVeterans' medical careWomen's healthYemen