Presumptive CLARITY Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 3098

119th Congress

Presumptive CLARITY Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Blumenthal

D - CT

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill requires the VA to publicly disclose which health conditions and veteran groups it is considering for presumptive service connection related to toxic exposure. It mandates transparency in the process of establishing or removing presumptions that allow veterans to receive benefits without proving individual causation.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the VA to publicly disclose which health conditions and veteran groups it is considering for presumptive service connection related to toxic exposure. It mandates transparency in the process of establishing or removing presumptions that allow veterans to receive benefits without proving individual causation.

Last updated: 12/28/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires VA to publish list of conditions being considered for presumptive service connection
Mandates disclosure of timeline and steps in the presumption decision process
Requires instructions for public comment on proposed presumption changes
Implementation required within 180 days of enactment
Builds on PACT Act by adding transparency to the toxic exposure presumption process

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Veterans exposed to toxic substances would have visibility into which conditions may become eligible for presumptive benefits. Veterans advocacy groups would be able to track and participate in the presumption decision process. The VA would face requirements for public transparency in its presumption deliberations.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3098, 119th Congress (2025). "Presumptive CLARITY Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3098