House Bill 4571
117th Congress(2021-2022)
SERVICE Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 20, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4571
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act of 2021 or the SERVICE Act of 2021
This bill expands eligibility for Veterans Health Administration mammography screenings to veterans who served in certain locations during specified periods, including those who were exposed to toxic substances at such locations.
The specified locations and corresponding time periods include
- Iraq between August 2, 1990, and February 28, 1991, and from March 19, 2003, until burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) are no longer used in Iraq;
- the Southwest Asia theater of operations, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, from August 2, 1990, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations; and
- Afghanistan, Djibouti, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Yemen from September 11, 2001, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations; and
- other locations and time periods as determined by the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.
The bill specifies that the listed locations do not include bodies of water around or airspace above such locations.
July 20, 2021
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09/08/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
07/20/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
07/20/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 31, 2022 5:05:53 AM