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Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act

3/31/2026, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5339

H.R. 5339 of the 119th Congress, introduced on September 11, 2025, aims to establish a presumption of service connection for specific diseases linked to exposure to toxins at the Pentagon Reservation from September 11, 2001, onwards.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5339

Bill HR 5339 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 11, 2025. Bill HR 5339 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 11, 2025.  Bill HR 5339's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. as of March 26, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5339

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
25
Democrat Cosponsors
20
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5339

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5339

To establish a presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to certain toxins at the Pentagon Reservation during certain period beginning on September 11, 2001.
To establish a presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to certain toxins at the Pentagon Reservation during certain period beginning on September 11, 2001.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5339

Suhas Subramanyam
Suhas Subramanyam
VirginiaIndependent
Robert J. Wittman
Robert J. Wittman
VirginiaRepublican
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
VirginiaDemocrat
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
VirginiaDemocrat
Emily Randall
Emily Randall
WashingtonIndependent
James R. Walkinshaw
James R. Walkinshaw
VirginiaIndependent

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