DemocratBill · H.R. 3752· House(119-HR-3752)

Specialist Fourth Class Keith Smith Glioblastoma Parity Act of 2025

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick
Age: 47 years
Florida
Introduced
6/5/2025
Last activity
6/23/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsored by
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 3
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Specialist Fourth Class Keith Smith Glioblastoma Parity Act of 2025," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The purpose of the amendment is to establish a presumption of service connection for glioblastoma multiforme. This applies specifically to veterans who served in certain locations during the Vietnam era. The legislation follows findings regarding the large-scale spraying of herbicides, including Agent Orange, over South Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Yes

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8

    The bill provides significant benefit improvements for veterans exposed to herbicides during the Vietnam era.

  • Does this help veterans get medical care?+7

    The bill improves healthcare access for veterans by establishing a presumption of service connection for glioblastoma multiforme.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7

    The bill expands benefits for veterans by creating a presumption for glioblastoma multiforme service connection.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.