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

HR 9127 — Sergeant Dave Crete FORGOTTEN Veterans Act of 2026

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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In plain language

The bill addresses issues related to veterans' benefits and support.

The proposed legislation focuses on enhancing benefits and support for veterans. It aims to ensure veterans receive the assistance they require.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This could impact veterans in the workforce by improving access to necessary support services.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances by establishing presumptions for service connection and creating a registry for affected veterans.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1112(c)(3)(B)

    active military, naval, air, or space service, or onsite participation in any aspect of the development, construction, operation, or maintenance of a military installation (as defined in section 2801 of title 10), within the area that comprises the Nevada Test and Training Range and the Nevada National Security Site, as defined on May 19, 2026, during the period beginning on January 27, 1951, and ending on the date which the Secretary of Defense, with independent verification, certifies that the area that comprises the Nevada Test and Training Range and the Nevada National Security Site no longer pose radiation risk to personnel present, or enactment of the Sergeant Dave Crete Fighting for the Overlooked Recognition of Groups Operating in Toxic Test Environments in Nevada Veterans Act of 2026, whichever is later.

    Adds a new clause that recognizes certain military service in designated areas as radiation-risk activities.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1119(c)(1)

    ; or → ;

    Modifies existing language to prepare for the addition of new subparagraphs about veterans' service at covered locations.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1119(c)(1)

    the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and → the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Prepares the structure for adding new subparagraphs regarding service at covered locations.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1119(c)(1)

    (C) at any time, performed active military, naval, air, or space service while assigned to a duty station in, including airspace above, any facility on the most recent list of facilities covered under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 7384 et seq.) published in the Federal Register by the Department of Energy; or

    Establishes a presumption of service connection for veterans who served at facilities covered by the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1119(c)(1)

    (D) on or after January 27, 1951, performed active military, naval, air, or space service while assigned to a duty station in, including airspace above, any location within the area that comprises the Nevada Test and Training Range and the Nevada National Security Site, as defined on May 19, 2026.

    Adds a new presumption of service connection for veterans who served within specific locations associated with toxic exposure.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 543 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (543)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 9127?
HR 9127 is sponsored by Amodei, Mark E. (Republican), Horsford, Steven (Democratic), Hamadeh, Abraham J. (Republican), and Lee, Susie (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 9127?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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