A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide certain benefits to veterans and survivors of veterans who participated in atmospheric nuclear tests or the occupation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and who suffer from diseases that may be attributable to low levels of ionizing radiation.

H.R. 1811 in the 100th Congress (1987–1988) became law — introduced on Mar 25, 1987, sponsored by James Rowland Jr.. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Mar 25, 1987
Policy area: Health
Public law: Public Law 100-321

Sponsor

James Rowland Jr. (D-GA)

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 25, 1987
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawMay 20, 1988

Every roll call vote on this bill

To pass HR 1811, atomic veterans compensation act, a bill to compensate veterans, and their survivors, who…Senate · Apr 25, 1988
To suspend the rules and accept the Senate amendments to HR 1811, atomic veterans compensation, to provide…House · May 2, 1988

Other Health bills in the 100th Congress

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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