HR 7585 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to allow the Veterans' Administration to furnish outpatient medical services to any veteran exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons.

Introduced 1980-06-16· Sponsored by Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1980-06-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Veterans' Administration to furnish outpatient medical services to any veteran exposed while on active duty to ionizing radiation as a result of atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons. Deems such veteran to have a service-connected disability rating of at least 50 percent. Makes provisions of this Act applicable after September 30, 1980.…

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