Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislative proposal, known as the PRESUME Act , aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to revise how the Department of Veterans Affairs determines a veteran's radiation-exposed status. The bill specifically prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from requiring evidence of a certain dose of radiation as a prerequisite for this determination. By removing the requirement for a specific radiation dose, the legislation intends to streamline the process for veterans seeking recognition and potential benefits related to their service-connected radiation exposure. This change seeks to ensure that a precise dosage threshold does not impede a veteran's eligibility for care and support.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Armed Forces and National Security
PRESUME Act
USA119th CongressHR-4469| House
| Updated: 2/3/2026
This legislative proposal, known as the PRESUME Act , aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to revise how the Department of Veterans Affairs determines a veteran's radiation-exposed status. The bill specifically prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from requiring evidence of a certain dose of radiation as a prerequisite for this determination. By removing the requirement for a specific radiation dose, the legislation intends to streamline the process for veterans seeking recognition and potential benefits related to their service-connected radiation exposure. This change seeks to ensure that a precise dosage threshold does not impede a veteran's eligibility for care and support.