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HR 2052 112th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Alabama Disability assistance Government information and archives Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Health care coverage and access Health information and medical records Medical research Medical tests and diagnostic methods Military facilities and property Veterans' medical care Veterans' pensions and compensation

Fort McClellan Health Registry Act

Introduced: September 19, 2012 Introduced by: Tonko, Paul Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Jun 24, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 24, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 26, 2011
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 26, 2011
Introduced in House
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Fort McClellan Health Registry Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a special record to be known as the Fort McClellan Health Registry containing the name of each individual who, while serving in the Armed Forces, was stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama, during the period beginning on January 1, 1935, and ending on May 20, 1999, and who: (1) applies for care or services from the VA; (2) files a claim for compensation on the basis of any disability which may be associated with such service; (3) dies and is survived by a spouse, child, or parent who files a claim for dependency and indemnity compensation on the basis of such service; (4) requests a health examination from the VA; or (5) receives such health examination and requests inclusion in the Registry. Requires the Secretary, upon request, to provide such health examination, as well as consultation and counseling with respect to examination results.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) notify individuals in the Registry of significant developments in research on the health consequences of potential exposure to a toxic substance or environmental hazard related to service at Fort McClellan; and (2) carry out appropriate outreach activities with respect to such health examinations, consultation, and counseling.

What's happening now June 24, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 13
All 13 Democratic 5 Republican 1
R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Nov 30, 2012
SLAUGHTER, LOUISE
· Oct 23, 2012
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Oct 16, 2012
Hunter, Duncan
· Oct 2, 2012
HINCHEY, MAURICE
· Sep 28, 2012
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Sep 28, 2012
 D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · Sep 19, 2012
Marino, Tom
· Sep 19, 2012
 D
Welch, Peter
Vermont · Apr 25, 2012
MANZULLO, DONALD
· Feb 16, 2012
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · Feb 16, 2012
Kissell, Larry
· Nov 15, 2011
Marchant, Kenny
· Nov 1, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2052: Fort McClellan Health Registry Act. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2052/
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"H.R. 2052: Fort McClellan Health Registry Act." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2052/.
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H.R. 2052, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2052/.
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