H.R. 2962 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Atomic Veterans Relief Act
H.R. 2962 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 17, 2005, sponsored by Neil Abercrombie with 53 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Atomic Veterans Relief Act - Includes within the definition of a "radiation-risk activity" for purposes of eligibility criteria for veterans' disability compensation the exposure to ionizing radiation due to residual contamination resulting from participation in a nuclear detonation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Neil Abercrombie (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats, 7 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 17, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (Jun 28, 2005)
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- S. 1234: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005
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- H.R. 1815: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006
- S. 2271: USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006
- H.R. 5037: Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act
- S. 1235: Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006
- H.R. 5631: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007
- S. 2562: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006
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