Care for Veterans Act of 2020

House Bill 5682 - Care for Veterans Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:17:50Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5682 Care for Veterans Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5682

Care for Veterans Act of 2020

This bill requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished to veterans and reservists who were exposed to volatile organic compounds, including trichloroethylene and benzene, while serving at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. Family members of veterans and reservists who resided at Wurtsmith Air Force Base are also eligible for hospital care and medical services under this bill.

The bill also provides a presumption of service connection for veterans and reservists who were exposed to volatile organic compounds while serving at Wurtsmith Air Force Base. Under a presumption of service connection, specific conditions 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 5682

Bill HR 5682 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 27, 2020. Bill HR 5682 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 27, 2020. Bill HR 5682'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 5682

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5682

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Disability and paralysis

- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

- Hospital care

- Michigan

- Military facilities and property

- Military personnel and dependents

- National Guard and reserves

- Veterans' medical care

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5682

Care for Veterans Act of 2020

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care and medical services to veterans, members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and dependents who were stationed at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan, and were exposed to volatile organic compounds, to provide for a presumption of service connection for those veterans and members of the reserve components, and for other purposes.

Care for Veterans Act of 2020