HR 4469
Presume act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:43 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, known as the PRESUME Act, aims to simplify the process for veterans to receive medical care related to potential radiation exposure. It prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from demanding specific radiation dose measurements as proof of exposure. Instead, any veteran who served in specific locations and time periods where radiation exposure was a risk will be automatically presumed to be a radiation-exposed veteran, streamlining access to benefits and healthcare. This legislation focuses on reducing administrative burdens and ensuring timely assistance for affected veterans.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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