K2 Legislative Updates

Updates on K2 Related Legislation

• H.R. 2372 (117th): Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2021 April 5, 2021
  Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Raul Ruiz [D-CA25] This bill was introduced on April 5, 2021, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
• H.R. 2372 (117th): Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2021 April 5, 2021
  Bill Text: This bill's text is now available.
• S. 952 (117th): Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2021 March 24, 2021
  Introduced: Sponsor: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] This bill was introduced on March 24, 2021, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
• S. 952 (117th): Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2021 March 24, 2021
  Bill Text: This bill's text is now available.
• H.R. 6395 (116th): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 January 1, 2021
  Enacted — Veto Overridden: Last Action: Passed Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 13. Record Vote Number: 292. Explanation: This bill was enacted after a congressional override of the President's veto on January 1, 2021.
• H.R. 6395 (116th): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 December 28, 2020
  Vetoed & House Overrides (Senate Next): Last Action: Two-thirds of the Members present having voted in the affirmative the bill is passed, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 322 - 87 (Roll no. 253). Explanation: This bill was vetoed by the President and Congress […]
• H.R. 6395 (116th): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 December 23, 2020
  Vetoed (No Override Attempt): Last Action: Vetoed by President. Explanation: This bill was vetoed by the President on December 23, 2020 and Congress did not attempt an override before the end of the Congressional session.
• H.R. 5957 (116th): K2 Veterans Toxic Exposure Accountability Act of 2020 December 18, 2020
  New Cosponsors: New Cosponsor: Rep. Tom Emmer [R-MN6] New Cosponsor: Rep. Mike Gallagher [R-WI8, 2017-2024] New Cosponsor: Rep. Ron Kind [D-WI3, 1997-2022] The bill now has 78 cosponsors (40 Republicans, 38 Democrats).
• H.R. 6395 (116th): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 December 15, 2020
  Bill Text: This bill's text for status (Dec 15, 2020) is now available.
• H.R. 6395 (116th): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 December 11, 2020
  Passed House & Senate (President next): Last Action: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 13. Record Vote Number: 264. Explanation: This bill was passed by Congress on December 11, 2020 but was not enacted before the end of its Congressional session. (It is possible this bill is waiting for the signature […]
• H.R. 6395 (116th): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 December 8, 2020
  Conference Report Agreed to by House (Senate next): Last Action: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 335 - 78, 1 Present (Roll no. 238). Explanation: This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and though it was passed by both chamber on December 8, 2020s, it […]
• S. 4393 (116th): TEAM Act of 2020 December 8, 2020
  Bill Text: This bill's text for status (Dec 8, 2020) is now available.
• H.R. 6395 (116th): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 December 3, 2020
  Bill Text: This bill's text for status (Dec 3, 2020) is now available.
• S. 4429 (116th): K2 Veterans Toxic Exposure Accountability Act of 2020 December 2, 2020
  New Cosponsor: New Cosponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] The bill now has 9 cosponsors (8 Democrats, 1 Republican).
• S. 4384 (116th): K2 Veterans Advocacy Act of 2020 November 30, 2020
  New Cosponsor: New Cosponsor: Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] The bill now has 10 cosponsors (8 Democrats, 2 Republicans).
• Senate Committee on Armed Services Meeting November 18, 2020
  Committee Meeting: A closed pass-the-gavel/general provisions panel meeting with the House Committee on Armed Services to examine H.R.6395, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year. (Location: […]
• H.R. 5957 (116th): K2 Veterans Toxic Exposure Accountability Act of 2020 November 18, 2020
  New Cosponsor: New Cosponsor: Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY12, 2013-2022] The bill now has 75 cosponsors (38 Republicans, 37 Democrats).
• S. 4572 (116th): Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020 November 18, 2020
  New Cosponsor: New Cosponsor: Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT, 1975-2022] The bill now has 7 cosponsors (7 Democrats).
• H.R. 6395 (116th): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 November 16, 2020
  Bill Text: This bill's text for status (Nov 16, 2020) is now available.
• S. 4384 (116th): K2 Veterans Advocacy Act of 2020 November 16, 2020
  New Cosponsors: New Cosponsor: Sen. Michael Bennet [D-CO] New Cosponsor: Sen. Margaret “Maggie” Hassan [D-NH] New Cosponsor: Sen. Martin Heinrich [D-NM] New Cosponsor: Sen. Robert “Rob” Portman [R-OH, 2011-2022] The bill now has 9 cosponsors (7 Democrats, 2 Republicans).