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PRESUME Act

USA119th CongressHR-4469| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2026
Dina Titus

Dina Titus

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (12)
Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

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
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 3, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • July 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • February 3, 2026
    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.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 3, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • July 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • February 3, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Dina Titus

Dina Titus

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (12)
Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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