Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9127

Sergeant Dave Crete FORGOTTEN Veterans Act of 2026

Veterans Benefits for Nevada Toxic Site Exposure

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Next up: A house committee

The Sergeant Dave Crete FORGOTTEN Veterans Act of 2026 was introduced in the House on June 2, 2026. It is currently sitting in the House Veterans Affairs and Armed Services committees for review. Since no further action has occurred since June 2, 2026, the bill is not moving forward at this time.

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Could go either way

This bill has support from both parties, which is a good sign. However, it is still in the early stages and needs to pass through several committees before it can become law.

Key Points

This bill helps veterans who served at the Nevada Test and Training Range and other nuclear sites. It makes it easier for them to get health care and money for illnesses caused by radiation or chemicals.
Veterans would no longer have to prove they were exposed to toxins. If they can show they were stationed at one of these sites after 1951, the government will assume their health problems are related to their service.
The VA and the Department of Defense must work together to find veterans who served at these locations. They will create a new list to keep track of these people and make sure they know what benefits they can get.
A new scientific study will look at how many veterans from these sites got cancer or died. This information will help the government understand the long-term health risks of working at these specific military bases.

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

Jun 3, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jun 3, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Sergeant Dave Crete FORGOTTEN Veterans Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 9127

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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