Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act

Bill: 117-s-2102
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2021-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Africa
Asia
Cancer
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Djibouti
Egypt
Fires
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Iraq
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Solid waste and recycling
Syria
Veterans' medical care
Women's health
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: 

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. 

action_date: 2022-03-24
text: 

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. 

action_date: 2022-05-18
text: 

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. 

action_date: 2022-06-07
text: 

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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-07
text: Became Public Law No: 117-133.
action_date: 2022-06-07
text: Became Public Law No: 117-133.
action_date: 2022-06-07
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-06-07
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-06-06
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-06-06
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: 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).
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5171-5172)
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2102.
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5115-5117)
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2022-03-28
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2022-03-28
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2022-03-28
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1783-1784)
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1783-1784)
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2021-07-28
text: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2021-06-23
text: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 117-133