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Sergeant Dave Crete FORGOTTEN Veterans Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4675| Senate 
| Updated: 6/3/2026
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (2)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to enhance benefits for veterans who may have been exposed to toxic substances during their military service at specific locations. It defines "covered locations" to include facilities listed under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 and the Nevada Test and Training Range or Nevada National Security Site . A central provision establishes a presumption of toxic exposure for veterans who served at these covered locations, which is crucial for linking their service to certain diseases for benefits purposes. To support these efforts, the bill mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in coordination with the Department of Defense (DoD), to identify affected veterans and establish a registry to collect epidemiological information, inform veterans, and aid in claims adjudication. It also requires a study on potential toxic exposures and environmental hazards at these locations, focusing on associations with cancer. Furthermore, the DoD must classify these locations as contaminated and identify service members stationed there, sharing this information with the VA to facilitate benefits claims.
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Timeline
Jun 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9127
Introduced in House
Jun 3, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 3, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • June 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9127
    Introduced in House


  • June 3, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 3, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9127: Sergeant Dave Crete FORGOTTEN Veterans Act of 2026

Sergeant Dave Crete FORGOTTEN Veterans Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4675| Senate 
| Updated: 6/3/2026
This bill seeks to enhance benefits for veterans who may have been exposed to toxic substances during their military service at specific locations. It defines "covered locations" to include facilities listed under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 and the Nevada Test and Training Range or Nevada National Security Site . A central provision establishes a presumption of toxic exposure for veterans who served at these covered locations, which is crucial for linking their service to certain diseases for benefits purposes. To support these efforts, the bill mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in coordination with the Department of Defense (DoD), to identify affected veterans and establish a registry to collect epidemiological information, inform veterans, and aid in claims adjudication. It also requires a study on potential toxic exposures and environmental hazards at these locations, focusing on associations with cancer. Furthermore, the DoD must classify these locations as contaminated and identify service members stationed there, sharing this information with the VA to facilitate benefits claims.
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Timeline
Jun 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9127
Introduced in House
Jun 3, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 3, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • June 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9127
    Introduced in House


  • June 3, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 3, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (2)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9127: Sergeant Dave Crete FORGOTTEN Veterans Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted