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

S 4675 — Sergeant Dave Crete FORGOTTEN Veterans Act of 2026

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

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

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

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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In plain language

The bill addresses issues faced by forgotten veterans.

The measure aims to recognize and aid veterans who may not have received adequate support. It seeks to improve resources and services for their unique challenges.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill could lead to improved support services for veterans in the workforce, enhancing their employment opportunities.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the definitions and criteria for veterans' exposure to toxic substances, specifically regarding military service at covered locations related to nuclear testing and energy facilities, and establishes new processes for documentation and claims.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1112(c)(3)(B)

    ``(viii) 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.``

    This change classifies certain military service and activities at specific locations as radiation-risk activities for veterans.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1119(c)(1)

    ``; or`` → ``;``

    This amendment changes how conditions for presumptive service connection are stated, ensuring clearer separation of service conditions.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1119(c)(1)

    . → ;

    This amendment allows for further additions to the list of service conditions under the same paragraph.

  • 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``

    This addition provides a presumption of toxic exposure for veterans stationed at covered locations under 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.``

    This clause establishes a presumption of service connection for diseases related to service at specified locations starting from a specific date.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 4675?
S 4675 is sponsored by Cortez Masto, Catherine (Democratic), Blackburn, Marsha (Republican), and Rosen, Jacky (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 4675?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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