Bill · S. 3098· Senate(119-S-3098)
Presumptive CLARITY Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 11/4/2025
- Last activity
- 4/29/2026 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
- Sponsored by
- Richard Blumenthal
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Presumptive CLARITY Act of 2025. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish information about conditions and cohorts the Department of Veterans Affairs is considering for establishing or removing presumptions of service connection regarding toxic exposure. The Department must maintain this information on a publicly accessible website. This publication must include an overview of the process, including steps and goals for completion time. It must also include the status of each condition and cohort, and actions taken regarding public comment. The publication requirement must start on or before 180 days after the enactment of the Act.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The legislation directly aids veterans by offering clear visibility and public input opportunities regarding toxic exposure service connections.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+8
The bill mandates public reporting and website tracking of Department of Veterans Affairs determinations regarding toxic exposure.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill provides public transparency and tracking for toxic exposure service connections impacting veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 adding new section 1105(a): Requires the Secretary to establish and maintain a list of conditions and cohorts the Department is considering for establishing or removing a presumption of service connection based on toxic exposure on a publicly accessible website, which provides clear visibility to the public and veterans about what the Department is working on.
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Section 2 adding new section 1105(b)(1): Requires an overview of the process, including steps and goals for the time of completion for each step, which holds officials accountable for keeping the process moving.
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Section 2 adding new section 1105(b)(2)(B): Requires information on actions taken regarding notice and opportunity for public comment, including instructions on how the public can submit comments and recommendations, giving everyday people a voice in the process.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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+8Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+6
- 4/29/2026
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/4/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico