HR 2229 · 97th 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 1981-03-02· Sponsored by Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: For Further Action See H.R.3499.(1981-11-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Creates a presumption of a service-connected disability sufficient to establish eligibility for outpatient medical services for any veteran exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of the atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons.…

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