S.2220

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

Introduced·7/9/25

The FORGOTTEN Veterans Act of 2025 expands presumptions of exposure to toxic substances for military personnel and civilian employees.

The FORGOTTEN Veterans Act of 2025 aims to expand presumptions of exposure to toxic substances for military personnel and civilian employees. It mandates the Secretary of Defense to document all toxic exposures in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record (ILER) and classify the Nevada Test and Training Range as a location where contamination occurred. The bill also presumes exposure for members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense at Department of Energy facilities.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 18

4:00 PM

Senate Veterans' Affairs Hearing

Dec 10, 2025

4:00 PM

Senate Veterans' Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 18

Senate

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

Dec 10, 2025

Senate

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

Jul 9, 2025

Senate

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