H.R. 1400
119th Congress
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.
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Cosponsors
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Actions
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Amendments
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Committees
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Since introduced
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
21 March 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 4 March 2026
This bill establishes eligibility for certain disability compensation and benefits for individuals who served at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR).
The bill establishes that onsite participation on or after January 1, 1972, and before January 1, 2005, at certain NTTR locations where there was a potential of toxic exposure is a radiation-risk activity, therefore providing a presumption of service-connection for specified conditions. The bill specifies the covered NTTR locations include a location at Indian Springs Auxiliary Airfield but do not include a location at Nellis Air Force Base or Creech Air Force Base.
The bill also establishes a presumption of toxic exposure for veterans who performed active service at such NTTR locations, including airspace above such locations. Additionally, lipomas and tumor related conditions must be considered as service-connected conditions for veterans who served at the NTTR locations.
Timeline
4 actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
21 March 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
18 February 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
18 February 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
18 February 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
11 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2]NVCosponsors
- Democrat873%
- Republican327%
- Republican:Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]NJ
- Republican:Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]NC
- Democrat:Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]VA
- Democrat:Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]NY
- Democrat:Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]WA
- Democrat:Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]NV
- Democrat:Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]IL
- Democrat:Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]NV
- Democrat:Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6]LA
- Republican:Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]TX
- Democrat:Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]NV
Classification
Policy area
Armed Forces and National SecurityLegislative subjects
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 1 on 18 February 2025 to 11 on 12 March 2026.
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