Senate Bill 2102
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act
Became Law
Amendments
Became Public Law 117-133 on Jun 7, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2102
Congress
117
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.
checkPassed on March 24, 2022
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
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)
Summary
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.
Amendments (1)
Mar 24, 2022
Agreed to in Senate
4
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 5014
In the nature of a substitute.
Agreed To
06/07/2022
Became Public Law No: 117-133.
06/07/2022
Signed by President.
06/06/2022
Presented to President.
05/18/2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05/18/2022
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)
05/18/2022
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).
05/18/2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5171-5172)
05/18/2022
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.
05/18/2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2102.
05/18/2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5115-5117)
05/18/2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
03/28/2022
Held at the desk.
03/28/2022
Received in the House.
03/28/2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
03/24/2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1783-1784)
03/24/2022
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)
03/24/2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1783-1784)
03/24/2022
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
07/28/2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
06/23/2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.
06/17/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
06/17/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 9, 2023 10:43:46 PM