House
Jul 14, 2021Palomares Veterans Act of 2021
Summary
Official
Palomares Veterans Act of 2021 This bill includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of radioactive materials at Palomares, Spain, as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
Bill Progress
Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill
Introduced(4/15/21)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
JH
Mrs. Hayes
House (D) Connecticut – 5
Cosponsors (4)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jul 14, 2021