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Create a presumption that veterans at the Nevada Test and Training Range were exposed to harmful radiation and toxins for disability benefits.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

What’s happening with this effort?

The bill H.R. 1400 remains in the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs as of March 20, 2025. The House committee must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and die through inaction. This effort has seen no recorded progress since March 20, 2025.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by 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. (H.R. 1400 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

House

No action since March 2025

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 9511 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 9511 (118th) →

Vehicles

H.R. 1400 (119th) · Veterans' Health: Radiation and Toxic Exposure Benefits for Nevada Test Range WorkerscurrentH.R. 9511 (118th) · 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.

Who’s behind it

Mark Amodei (R-NV)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.

Coverage

StoryCongress Expands Disability Benefits for Nevada Test Range Radiation Exposure→