H.R. 5026 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act of 2021
H.R. 5026 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Aug 13, 2021, sponsored by Marie Newman with 16 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Aug 13, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act of 2021 This bill establishes a presumption of service-connection for specified conditions associated with active duty service in or near the Panama Canal Zone (zone) from January 1, 1958, through the latter of December 31, 1999, or the date on which the last service member departed from duty in the zone.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marie Newman (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 13, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (Sep 9, 2021)
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