S-2102 : Became Public Law

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 Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-06-07PresidentBecame Public Law No: 117-133.Library of Congress
2022-06-07PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2022-06-06FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2022-05-18FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-05-18VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2022-05-18FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5171-5172)House floor actions
2022-05-18FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2022-05-18FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2102.House floor actions
2022-05-18FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5115-5117)House floor actions
2022-05-18FloorMr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2022-03-28FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2022-03-28FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2022-03-28FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2022-03-24FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1783-1784)Senate
2022-03-24FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1783-1784)Senate
2022-03-24DischargeSenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2021-07-28CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2021-06-23CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.Senate
2021-06-17IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2021-06-17IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See 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

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