S 2102 117th Congress

Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 117-133.

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Sponsors

Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

R — AR

Summary

Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act or the Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act 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; 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.
Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act or the Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act 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; 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.
Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act or the Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act 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; 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.
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; 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.

Vote Result

Passed House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 228). (text: CR H5115-5116)

Actions

2022-05-18T00:00:00

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2022-05-18T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2102.

2022-05-18T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5115-5117)

2022-05-18T00:00:00

Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2022-03-28T00:00:00

Held at the desk.

2022-03-28T00:00:00

Received in the House.

2022-03-28T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2022-03-24T00:00:00

Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1783-1784)

2022-03-24T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1783-1784)

2022-03-24T00:00:00

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1783-1784)

2022-03-24T00:00:00

Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

2022-03-24T00:00:00

Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

2021-07-28T00:00:00

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

2021-06-23T00:00:00

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.

2021-06-17T00:00:00

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

2021-06-17T00:00:00

Introduced in Senate

2022-06-07T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 117-133.

2022-06-07T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 117-133.

2022-06-07T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2022-06-07T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2022-06-06T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2022-06-06T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2022-05-18T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2022-05-18T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 228). (text: CR H5115-5116)

2022-05-18T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 228).

2022-05-18T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5171-5172)

Policy Areas

Armed Forces and National Security

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