HR 2996 · 112th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Gulf War Syndrome `Presumptive Illness' Extension Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-09-21· Sponsored by Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(2012-06-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Gulf War Syndrome "Presumptive Illness" Extension Act of 2011 - Extends to December 31, 2018, the period of time following service in the Persian Gulf War or in Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, or New Dawn during which there is a presumption that certain chronic disabilities or illnesses that become manifest in former active-duty veterans are service-connected and therefore compensable through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).…

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Cosponsors (7)

4 Democrats3 Republicans