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US SB2220
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record (ILER) to document all toxic exposures of Armed Forces members, including those occurring within the United States, and makes this information available to the VA when service members transition to civilian life
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Creates a presumption of toxic substance exposure for Armed Forces members and DoD civilian employees who served at facilities covered under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000
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Classifies the Nevada Test and Training Range as a contamination location and requires the Air Force to identify all service members stationed there since January 27, 1951
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Adds service at the Nevada Test and Training Range to the list of radiation-risk activities for VA disability compensation purposes under 38 U.S.C. 1112
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Establishes a presumption of service connection for lipomas and tumor-related conditions for veterans who served at covered locations at the Nevada Test and Training Range
Legislative Description
Fighting for the Overlooked Recognition of Groups Operating in Toxic Test Environments in Nevada (FORGOTTEN) Veterans Act of 2025
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
3/18/2026