House Bill
H.R. 1400
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Primary Sponsor
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford
Representative
Cosponsors
5
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Summary
This bill establishes a presumption for VA benefits that veterans who worked at the Nevada Test and Training Range were exposed to radiation and other toxins, simplifying their ability to receive disability compensation without proving individual exposure.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
This bill establishes a presumption for VA benefits that veterans who worked at the Nevada Test and Training Range were exposed to radiation and other toxins, simplifying their ability to receive disability compensation without proving individual exposure.
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This bill establishes a presumption for VA benefits that veterans who worked at the Nevada Test and Training Range were exposed to radiation and other toxins, simplifying their ability to receive disability compensation without proving individual exposure.
- Bill Number
- 1400
- Sponsor
- Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-AR)
- Introduced
- 5/19/2025
- Status
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
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Fact Sheet
- Title
- To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- 1400
- Sponsor
- Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-AR)
- Status
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Introduced
- 5/19/2025
- Summary
- This bill establishes a presumption for VA benefits that veterans who worked at the Nevada Test and Training Range were exposed to radiation and other toxins, simplifying their ability to receive disability compensation without proving individual exposure.
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