House Bill 5020
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine or the National Cancer Institute to conduct a study on radiation exposure relating to prostate cancer.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 8, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5020
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine or the National Cancer Institute to conduct a study and report on whether prostate cancer should be included in the list of diseases considered to have been incurred or aggravated during active military, naval, or air service of radiation-exposed veterans.
November 8, 2019
12/02/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
11/08/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
11/08/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:02:33 AM