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Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6005| House 
| Updated: 1/29/2026
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2025, amends the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act). Its primary goal is to expand research into the health conditions affecting the descendants of individuals exposed to toxic substances while serving in the Armed Forces. The legislation directs the Interagency Working Group on Toxic Exposure and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to establish an interagency task force specifically for this purpose. This task force will focus on the diagnosis and treatment of these health conditions and will be required to maintain a publicly available website detailing its activities and findings. Furthermore, the bill mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a dedicated study on the biological descendants of veterans who served in Operation Ranch Hand . This study aims to assess rates of birth defects and developmental delays, identify genetic factors, and determine causes of related health outcomes, as well as preventative measures. It will involve voluntary participation, utilizing biological samples, health records, and surveys, with data analyzed through statistical methods and genomic sequencing. The Secretary is required to publish the findings of this comprehensive study.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9039
Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2024
Nov 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 29, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 18, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2061
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9039
    Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2024


  • November 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 29, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 18, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2061
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Armed Forces and National Security

Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6005| House 
| Updated: 1/29/2026
This bill, titled the Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2025, amends the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act). Its primary goal is to expand research into the health conditions affecting the descendants of individuals exposed to toxic substances while serving in the Armed Forces. The legislation directs the Interagency Working Group on Toxic Exposure and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to establish an interagency task force specifically for this purpose. This task force will focus on the diagnosis and treatment of these health conditions and will be required to maintain a publicly available website detailing its activities and findings. Furthermore, the bill mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a dedicated study on the biological descendants of veterans who served in Operation Ranch Hand . This study aims to assess rates of birth defects and developmental delays, identify genetic factors, and determine causes of related health outcomes, as well as preventative measures. It will involve voluntary participation, utilizing biological samples, health records, and surveys, with data analyzed through statistical methods and genomic sequencing. The Secretary is required to publish the findings of this comprehensive study.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9039
Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2024
Nov 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 29, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 18, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2061
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9039
    Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2024


  • November 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 29, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 18, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2061
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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