HR 559
105th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Atomic bomb
Disability evaluation
Disabled
East Asia
Environmental Protection
Health
History
Ionizing radiation
Japan
Lung cancer
Nuclear weapons
Radiation victims
Veterans' disability compensation
Veterans' medical care
World War II
To amend title 38, United States Code, to add bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma to the list of diseases presumed to be service-connected for certain radiation-exposed veterans.
Introduced: February 4, 1997
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Oct 15, 1998
Received in the Senate.
Oct 14, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll No. 531).
Oct 14, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 14, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll No. 531).
Oct 14, 1998
Considered as unfinished business.
Oct 14, 1998
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 14, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Oct 14, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10849-10850, H10869-10870)
Oct 14, 1998
Mr. Stump moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 24, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Feb 4, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 4, 1997
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 1998 | House · vote #531 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 400–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Includes bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma in the list of diseases presumed to be service-connected, in the case of exposure to ionizing radiation, and therefore compensable for purposes of veterans' disability compensation and medical care.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate.
Committees of jurisdiction
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