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Specialist Fourth Class Keith Smith Glioblastoma Parity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3752| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2025
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (4)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Wesley Bell (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Specialist Fourth Class Keith Smith Glioblastoma Parity Act of 2025" , proposes to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service connection for glioblastoma multiforme . This critical provision would apply to veterans who served in specific locations during the Vietnam era, thereby easing their access to disability benefits for this severe brain cancer. The legislation highlights congressional findings regarding the extensive spraying of Agent Orange and other herbicides in South Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia between 1961 and 1971. These operations exposed tens of thousands of American service members, leading to ongoing negative health impacts for veterans and their families.
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Timeline
Jun 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • June 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 23, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Specialist Fourth Class Keith Smith Glioblastoma Parity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3752| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2025
This bill, known as the "Specialist Fourth Class Keith Smith Glioblastoma Parity Act of 2025" , proposes to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service connection for glioblastoma multiforme . This critical provision would apply to veterans who served in specific locations during the Vietnam era, thereby easing their access to disability benefits for this severe brain cancer. The legislation highlights congressional findings regarding the extensive spraying of Agent Orange and other herbicides in South Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia between 1961 and 1971. These operations exposed tens of thousands of American service members, leading to ongoing negative health impacts for veterans and their families.
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Timeline
Jun 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • June 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 23, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (4)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Wesley Bell (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted