H.R. 632 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act
H.R. 632 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 24, 2017, sponsored by Grace Meng with 238 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 238
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act This bill includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands between January 1, 1977, and December 31, 1980, as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Grace Meng (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 188 Democrats, 50 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (Feb 3, 2017)
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- H.R. 3218: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
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