United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 2220 — Fighting for the Overlooked Recognition of Groups Operating in Toxic Test Environments in Nevada (FORGOTTEN) Veterans Act of 2025

Last action — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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    To Executive
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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

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  • In Committee

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  • 3 sponsors

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  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Fighting for the Overlooked Recognition of Groups Operating in Toxic Test Environments in Nevada (FORGOTTEN) Veterans Act of 2025This bill requires increased Department of Defense (DOD) documentation related to toxic exposures by military personnel and establishes eligibility for certain disability compensation and benefits for individuals who served at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR).DOD must (1) expand the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record to include specified medical information and document all toxic exposures of members of the Armed Forces, and (2) document in service records whether a member of the Armed Forces served at a location with potential toxic exposure.Members of the Armed Forces and civilian DOD employees who are or have been stationed at specified nuclear facilities must be presumed to have been exposed to toxic substances.DOD must classify the NTTR as a location where contamination occurred and the Department of the Air Force must identify those who have been stationed there since January 27, 1951.The bill establishes that onsite participation on or after January 27, 1951, at NTTR locations where there was a potential of toxic exposure is a radiation-risk activity, therefore providing a presumption of service-connection for specified conditions.The bill also establishes a presumption of toxic exposure for veterans who performed active service at NTTR locations with potential toxic exposure, including airspace above such locations. Additionally, lipomas and tumor related conditions must be considered as service-connected conditions for veterans who served at the NTTR locations.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the presumption of toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees at Department of Energy facilities, specifically adding the Nevada Test and Training Range as a site of potential toxic exposure.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1112

    `(viii) At any time on or after January 27, 1951, onsite participation in any aspect of the development, construction, operation, or maintenance of a military installation (as defined in section 2801 of title 10) at a covered location at the Nevada Test and Training Range.`

    This addition allows for the classification of tasks performed at the Nevada Test and Training Range as radiation-risk activities.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1112

    `(C) The term 'covered location at the Nevada Test and Training Range' means a location at the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada, where there was a potential of toxic exposure.`

    This defines specific locations within the Nevada Test and Training Range for presumptive exposure to toxic substances.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1119

    `(A)` → `(A) on or after January 27, 1951, performed active military, naval, air, or space service while assigned to a duty station in, including airspace above, a covered location at the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada;`

    This modification expands presumptions of toxic exposure to include service at the Nevada Test and Training Range.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1119

    `(4) The term 'covered location at the Nevada Test and Training Range' means a location at the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada, where there was a potential of toxic exposure.`

    This provides a definition for locations within the Nevada Test and Training Range concerning toxic exposure presumption.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1120

    `(15) Only in the case of a covered veteran described in section 1119(c)(1)(A), lipomas and tumor related conditions.`

    This specifically establishes a presumed service connection for lipomas and tumor-related conditions for veterans exposed to toxic substances.

Action History

  1. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  2. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-247.

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2220 do?
Fighting for the Overlooked Recognition of Groups Operating in Toxic Test Environments in Nevada (FORGOTTEN) Veterans Act of 2025This bill requires increased Department of Defense (DOD) documentation related to toxic exposures by military personnel and establishes eligibility for certain disability compensation and benefits for individuals who served at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR).DOD must (1) expand the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record to include specified medical information and document all toxic exposures of members of the Armed Forces, and (2) document in service records whether a member of the Armed Forces served at a location with potential toxic exposure.Members of the Armed Forces and civilian DOD employees who are or have been stationed at specified nuclear facilities must be presumed to have been exposed to toxic substances.DOD must classify the NTTR as a location where contamination occurred and the Department of the Air Force must identify those who have been stationed there since January 27, 1951.The bill establishes that onsite participation on or after January 27, 1951, at NTTR locations where there was a potential of toxic exposure is a radiation-risk activity, therefore providing a presumption of service-connection for specified conditions.The bill also establishes a presumption of toxic exposure for veterans who performed active service at NTTR locations with potential toxic exposure, including airspace above such locations. Additionally, lipomas and tumor related conditions must be considered as service-connected conditions for veterans who served at the NTTR locations.
Who sponsors S 2220?
S 2220 is sponsored by Rosen, Jacky (Democratic), Cortez Masto, Catherine (Democratic), and Rounds, Mike (Republican).
What is the current status of S 2220?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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