Bill · H.R. 1400· House(119-HR-1400)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 2/18/2025
- Last activity
- 3/21/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Amodei
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 8
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to amend title 38 of the United States Code regarding veterans' benefits. It seeks to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at specific locations within the Nevada Test and Training Range. This applies to service occurring between January 1, 1972, and January 1, 2005. The changes affect how the Secretary of Veterans Affairs treats certain disabilities. Specific locations are included, such as the Indian Springs Auxiliary Airfield, but excludes Nellis Air Force Base and Creech Air Force Base.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
It expands benefits by establishing a presumption of service connection for lipomas and tumor-related conditions for veterans exposed to toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill creates a presumption of radiation and toxic exposure for veterans serving at specific Nevada Test and Training Range locations to aid in disability claims.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Presumption of Exposure for Specific Roles: Veterans who participated in the development, construction, operation, or maintenance of military installations at covered locations at the Nevada Test and Training Range between 1972 and 2005 would be treated as having participated in radiation-risk activities (Section 1).
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Presumption of Exposure for Active Service: Veterans who performed active military, naval, air, or space service while assigned to a duty station in, or the airspace above, a covered location at the Nevada Test and Training Range between 1972 and 2005 would be granted a presumption of toxic exposure (Section 2).
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Service Connection for Specific Conditions: Covered veterans may receive service connection for lipomas and tumor related conditions (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Exclusion of Specific Military Bases: The benefits and presumptions provided by this bill do not apply to those at Nellis Air Force Base or Creech Air Force Base (Section 1 and Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- 3/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/21/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 2/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Nikki BudzinskiDemocrat · Illinois
Cleo FieldsDemocrat · Louisiana
Marie PerezDemocrat · Washington
Steven HorsfordDemocrat · Nevada
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada
David RouzerRepublican · North Carolina
Pete SessionsRepublican · Texas
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia