Persian Gulf War Veterans' Compensation Act of 1994

Summary

Persian Gulf War Veterans' Compensation Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) develop and implement a uniform case assessment protocol to ensure thorough assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of all Persian Gulf War (War) veterans suffering from illnesses the origins of which are currently unkown but which may be attributable to service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during such War; (2) develop case definitions or diagnoses for such illnesses; and (3) implement a comprehensive outreach program, including a newsletter and a toll-free telephone number, to inform War veterans and their families of the medical care and other benefits that may be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a result of service in such War. Directs the Secretary to pay compensation to a War veteran suffering from a disability resulting from an undiagnosed illness if such disability becomes manifest to a degree of ten percent or more within three years of separation from active military service. Provides exceptions to the payment of such compensation (i.e., when there is a preponderance of evidence to show that the disability was not incurred during such service or occurred after such service). Allows the Secretary to cease such payments after providing specified congressional committees with a scientific report showing that such disabilities are not connected to service in the War. Directs the Secretary to enter into: (1) an agreement with the Secretary of Defense for access to all clinical data on War veterans who remain on active duty, and to continually compile such data (with a required annual report); and (2) a contract for the conduct of an epidemiological study designed to assess the short- and long-term health consequences of service in such War (with appropriate oversight, a status report, and annual and final reports). Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 through 2000 for such study. Authorizes appropriations to the Department for FY 1995 through 1998 for the conduct of research to advance the understanding of health risks and effects of service in the Gulf during such War and the means of treating such health effects.

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Timeline

1. 10 June 1994

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 June 1994

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6781-6782)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 June 1994

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 September 1994

   Committee

   Committee on Veterans. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA] · D · Cosponsor
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