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

USA119th CongressS-2061| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (7)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends existing law to require the Interagency Working Group on Toxic Exposure and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to undertake specific research initiatives. Within 180 days of enactment, these entities must establish an interagency task force dedicated to studying the health conditions of descendants whose veteran parents were exposed to toxic substances during military service. The research will focus on improving the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. A key provision mandates the maintenance of a publicly available website to disseminate information and findings from this research. This website must include a review of all relevant data to assess the strength of evidence linking specific health conditions in descendants to parental toxic exposure risk activities. Additionally, the bill updates reporting requirements for the Working Group, necessitating an initial report within one year of enactment. Subsequent annual reports are required for a five-year period, detailing collaborative research activities, findings, and providing recommendations for legislative or administrative actions to enhance interagency research efforts.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3958
Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2024
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jan 29, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3958
    Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2024


  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • January 29, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6005
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Armed Forces and National Security

Advisory bodiesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedical tests and diagnostic methodsResearch administration and fundingVeterans' medical care

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

USA119th CongressS-2061| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
This bill amends existing law to require the Interagency Working Group on Toxic Exposure and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to undertake specific research initiatives. Within 180 days of enactment, these entities must establish an interagency task force dedicated to studying the health conditions of descendants whose veteran parents were exposed to toxic substances during military service. The research will focus on improving the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. A key provision mandates the maintenance of a publicly available website to disseminate information and findings from this research. This website must include a review of all relevant data to assess the strength of evidence linking specific health conditions in descendants to parental toxic exposure risk activities. Additionally, the bill updates reporting requirements for the Working Group, necessitating an initial report within one year of enactment. Subsequent annual reports are required for a five-year period, detailing collaborative research activities, findings, and providing recommendations for legislative or administrative actions to enhance interagency research efforts.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3958
Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2024
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jan 29, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3958
    Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2024


  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • January 29, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6005
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (7)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedical tests and diagnostic methodsResearch administration and fundingVeterans' medical care