HR 1858 · 98th Congress · Private Legislation

A bill for the relief of John Smitherman.

Introduced 1983-03-02· Sponsored by Rep. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN-6]· 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 The Judiciary.(1983-03-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Deems a named individual to have incurred a disability contracted in the line of duty in the active naval service during a period of war as a result of exposure to radiation from the detonation of a nuclear device over the Bikini Atoll, for purposes of determining eligibility for veterans' disability benefits. Declares that receipt of benefits pursuant to this Act shall be in full satisfaction of all claims against the United States based upon such exposure.…

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