Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Jun 22, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Aug 11, 2023
Veterans' Affairs
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill establishes a presumption of service-connection for specified diseases becoming manifest in certain veterans to a degree of disability of 10% or more within 15 years of the veteran's separation from active military, naval, or air service. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific diseases or disabilities 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. Veterans addressed by this bill are those who (1) are trained in fire suppression, and (2) served on active duty in a military occupational specialty or career field with a primary responsibil...
Timeline · 5 actions
Nov 29, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 29, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Aug 11, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 22, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 22, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.