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Amodei Introduces Bill for Vets

Amodei Introduces Bill for Vets
File photo: Nevada Test Site T-1 Training Area. Photo courtesy of Travel Nevada.

Congressman Mark Amodei has introduced a bill that would ensure medical care for veterans who have been exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test Site. 

Amodei introduced the PROTECT Act, the Presumption for Radiation or Toxin Exposure Coverage for Troops Act, along with Representative Susie Lee (D-NV-03). This bill would ensure comprehensive medical care to veterans exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) by establishing a presumption of exposure to radiation and toxins at NTTR beginning in 1972. 

“A quick look at the facts shows that this group of veterans were in serious need of additional support as a result of their service,” Amodei said. “As with every veteran, those serving at NTTR during the determined time frame are entitled to care for illness and injury sustained in the line of service to our nation. I’m glad to lead the charge on this and will continue to push until this change is actualized.” 

Lee said the law will help save lives and bring justice to thousands of veterans, 

"Our men and women in uniform make countless sacrifices to keep our nation safe, so it’s our duty to ensure that we take care of them and protect them from invisible enemies like toxic radiation exposure,” she said. 

The legislation has been referred to the House Committee on Veterans Affairs for further consideration in the 118th Congress. 

 

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