Bill · H.R. 4469· House(119-HR-4469)
PRESUME Act
- Introduced
- 7/16/2025
- Last activity
- 2/3/2026 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sponsored by
- Dina Titus
- Cosponsors
- - 12 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Providing Radiation Exposed Servicemembers Undisputed Medical Eligibility Act" or the "PRESUME Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It specifically targets the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding how radiation exposure is determined. The legislation seeks to prohibit the Secretary from requiring evidence of a specific dose of radiation to establish that a veteran is a radiation-exposed veteran.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9
This bill directly benefits veterans by easing the burden of proof for radiation-related medical eligibility.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+8
The bill enhances benefits for veterans by simplifying the process for establishing radiation exposure.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+7
The bill improves healthcare access for veterans by removing evidentiary barriers to proving radiation exposure.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Removal of dose requirements: The bill prevents the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from requiring proof of a certain dose of radiation to determine if a veteran was exposed. This could benefit veterans by making it easier to be recognized as a radiation-exposed veteran (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
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+9
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+8
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+7
- 2/3/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 1/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/25/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Mike ThompsonDemocrat · California
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan