Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act of 2021

Senate Bill 565 - Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 565 Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act of 2021 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.

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Congressional Summary of S 565

Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act of 2021

This bill includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands between January 1, 1977, and December 31, 1980, 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 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 S 565

Bill S 565 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2021. Bill S 565 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 3, 2021. Bill S 565's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of April 28, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 565

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 565

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Cancer

- Marshall Islands

- Nuclear weapons

- Radiation

- Veterans' medical care

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 565

Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act of 2021

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act of 2021