HR 1972
117th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Asia
Blood and blood diseases
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Conflicts and wars
Disability assistance
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Vietnam
Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2021
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 17, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 17, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2021
This bill provides a presumption of service-connection for hypertension and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) for veterans who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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