Rep. Subramanyam Introduces the Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act for Pentagon Veterans
This bill is currently in the House Committee on Veterans Affairs after a subcommittee approved it in March 2026. No further action has taken place on the bill for three months. The full committee must now decide whether to consider the bill.
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a popular cause, but bills that increase veteran spending often face delays in committee due to long-term costs.
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Veterans who were stationed at the Pentagon during the roughly 10-week period after the 9/11 attack would gain a legal presumption that a wide range of serious illnesses are connected to their service. This eliminates the burden of proving a link between toxic exposure and their condition, making it much easier to receive VA disability compensation and healthcare. While the affected group is relatively small (only those assigned to the Pentagon Reservation during that specific window), the impact for each qualifying veteran is significant.
“a disease specified in subsection (b) becoming manifest in a covered veteran shall be considered to have been incurred in or aggravated during active military, naval, air, or space service, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such disease during the period of such service.”
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act
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