S. 3098In committeeSecurity & foreign affairs
VA must publish toxic exposure review status online
Data as of July 11, 2026
The VA would have to post online which veteran illnesses it is reviewing for automatic service-linked benefits, and where each review stands.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill would require the VA to maintain a public website listing every medical condition and veteran group it is currently reviewing for presumptive service connection related to toxic exposure. For each item, the VA must explain its status in the review process and tell the public how to submit comments. The VA would have 180 days from the bill becoming law to launch the page.
Who does it affect?
This primarily affects veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during their military service. It also affects their families and advocates who want to follow or respond to VA decisions about which illnesses qualify for automatic benefits.
Why does it matter?
Right now, people outside the VA have no clear way to see which conditions are under review or where those reviews stand. This bill would make that process visible and open to public input.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee — You are here
- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
Presumptive CLARITY Act of 2025
- Introduced:
- November 4, 2025
- Latest action:
- April 29, 2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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