Bills · HR 1400
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1400NevadaVeterans' pensions and compensation
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a long-standing issue for veterans who may have been exposed to harmful substances during their service but have struggled to get recognition and benefits for their health problems. If this bill becomes law, it would streamline the process for a specific group of veterans, potentially speeding up access to vital medical care and financial support for conditions like lipomas and other tumors.
Without this bill, these veterans would continue to face the burden of individually proving a direct link between their service at the Nevada Test and Training Range and their illnesses, a process that can be difficult, time-consuming, and emotionally taxing. The bill aims to ensure that veterans who served in potentially hazardous environments receive the care and benefits they deserve more efficiently.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes that veterans who served at specific locations within the Nevada Test and Training Range between January 1, 1972, and January 1, 2005, are presumed to have been exposed to radiation and other toxins.
This makes it significantly easier for these veterans to qualify for VA disability benefits by removing the burden of proving individual exposure.
PROVISION 02
Defines 'covered locations' at the Nevada Test and Training Range, specifically including Indian Springs Auxiliary Airfield but excluding Nellis Air Force Base and Creech Air Force Base.
This clarifies precisely which areas of service qualify for the new presumption of exposure, preventing ambiguity.
PROVISION 03
Adds 'lipomas and tumor related conditions' to the list of health issues automatically considered service-connected for the veterans covered by this bill.
This directly links certain common health conditions to service for these specific veterans, making their claims process for these conditions much simpler.
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R· Nevada
YRS IN OFFICE
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 54%
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 21
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
FEB 18
Introduced in House
FEB 18
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1400
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 18, 2025
Last actionMar 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025
House BillHR 1400NevadaVeterans' pensions and compensation
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 21, 2025
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