Bill would end VA proof burden for K2 veterans with toxic exposure illnesses
In committeeH.R. 3441Latest action
Sponsor: Mark E. Green · Representative · TN
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Official title: K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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HR 3441 would presume service caused illness in K2 vets, covering all cancers and 13 other disease categories.
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What does this do?
HR 3441 would establish a legal presumption of service connection for veterans who served at Karshi Khanabad Air Base, known as K2, in Uzbekistan after the September 11 attacks. The base had documented environmental hazards including contaminated soil, water, and air from Soviet-era dumping sites. Covered conditions include all cancers, thyroid, bone, heart, skin, neurological, reproductive, respiratory, endocrine, liver, kidney, blood, immune system, and other diseases, as well as cataracts and unexplained chronic illness.
Who does it affect?
The bill primarily affects U.S. military veterans deployed to K2, mostly between 2001 and 2005 during operations related to the war in Afghanistan. Their families may also be affected because VA disability benefits can influence survivor benefits.
Why does it matter?
Currently, K2 veterans must provide direct proof connecting their illness to their service to receive VA benefits, a burden this bill would remove for the listed conditions. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and has not become law.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 15, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jun 6, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.