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K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3441| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2025
Mark E. Green

Mark E. Green

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (2)
Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to provide critical support for veterans who served at Karshi Khanabad Air Base (K2) in Uzbekistan by establishing a presumption of service connection for a comprehensive list of diseases. This means these conditions will be automatically considered service-related for eligible veterans, simplifying their access to benefits. The legislation amends title 38, United States Code, to include a new paragraph specifically for veterans who served at K2. The presumptive conditions cover a broad spectrum of illnesses, including any cancer , any thyroid disease , any cardiovascular disease , any neurological disease , medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness , and cataracts , among others. This measure is designed to ensure that veterans suffering from these conditions due to toxic exposure during their service receive the necessary support without undue burden.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9328
K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2024
May 15, 2025
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9328
    K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2024


  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5915: K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025

K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3441| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2025
This bill aims to provide critical support for veterans who served at Karshi Khanabad Air Base (K2) in Uzbekistan by establishing a presumption of service connection for a comprehensive list of diseases. This means these conditions will be automatically considered service-related for eligible veterans, simplifying their access to benefits. The legislation amends title 38, United States Code, to include a new paragraph specifically for veterans who served at K2. The presumptive conditions cover a broad spectrum of illnesses, including any cancer , any thyroid disease , any cardiovascular disease , any neurological disease , medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness , and cataracts , among others. This measure is designed to ensure that veterans suffering from these conditions due to toxic exposure during their service receive the necessary support without undue burden.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9328
K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2024
May 15, 2025
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9328
    K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2024


  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mark E. Green

Mark E. Green

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (2)
Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5915: K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted