S.Amdt. 5048
What it does: Rewrites page 30, lines 4–19
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT)What it changes
1 change to H.R. 3967
Rewrites page 30, lines 4–19
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 30, lines 4–19 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (b) Removal of Presumption.--(1) The Secretary shall--
Inserted: (A) issue a regulation to remove an illness from a presumption of service connection previously established pursuant to a regulation issued under subsection (a) if there is a lack of evidence establishing a positive association between the illness and the toxic exposure; and
Inserted: (B) issue a regulation to remove a presumption of service connection established pursuant to title IV of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 if there is a lack of evidence establishing a positive association between the disease and the toxic exposure.
Original wording
On page 30, strike lines 4 through 19 and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 5048. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3967, to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 30, strike lines 4 through 19 and insert the following:
“(b) Removal of Presumption.--(1) The Secretary shall--
“(A) issue a regulation to remove an illness from a presumption of service connection previously established pursuant to a regulation issued under subsection (a) if there is a lack of evidence establishing a positive association between the illness and the toxic exposure; and
“(B) issue a regulation to remove a presumption of service connection established pursuant to title IV of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 if there is a lack of evidence establishing a positive association between the disease and the toxic exposure.
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Senate amendment submitted
June 7, 2022