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Blast Exposure Protection Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:17 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 5739
Blast Exposure Protection Act of 2020
This bill establishes a Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for a veteran's injury or illness associated with a blast exposure during active military, naval, or air service in spite of there being no record of the injury or illness during a period of service. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific diseases or disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5739
Bill HR 5739 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2020. Bill HR 5739 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2020. Bill HR 5739's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. as of February 7, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5739
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
31Democrat Cosponsors
18Republican Cosponsors
13Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5739
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Disability assistance
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5739
Blast Exposure Protection Act of 2020
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service-connection of disabilities relating to blast exposures with respect to disability compensation payments by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Blast Exposure Protection Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5739
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