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Palomares Veterans Act of 2021

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1151

Palomares Veterans Act of 2021

This bill includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of radioactive materials at Palomares, Spain, as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers.

Under a presumption of service-connection, specific 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 S 1151

Bill S 1151 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 15, 2021. Bill S 1151 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 15, 2021.  Bill S 1151's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of April 15, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1151

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1151

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Accidents
- Aviation and airports
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Digestive and metabolic diseases
- Disability assistance
- Europe
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Military operations and strategy
- Neurological disorders
- Nuclear weapons
- Radiation
- Spain
- Veterans' medical care
- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1151

Palomares Veterans Act of 2021
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connected disability for certain veterans who served in Palomares, Spain, and for other purposes.
Palomares Veterans Act of 2021

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1151

Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
ConnecticutDemocrat
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
MassachusettsDemocrat
Dianne Feinstein
Dianne Feinstein
CaliforniaDemocrat
Catherine Cortez Masto
Catherine Cortez Masto
NevadaDemocrat
Cory A. Booker
Cory A. Booker
New JerseyDemocrat
Sherrod Brown
Sherrod Brown
OhioDemocrat

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