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HR 559 105th Congress House

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 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
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
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 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 14, 1998 House · vote #531 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 400–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action October 15, 1998

Received in the Senate.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 559: 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.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-559/
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"H.R. 559: 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.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-559/.
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H.R. 559, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-559/.
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[H.R. 559: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-559/)
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