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S. 901 - Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015

Armed forces and national security. 114th Congress (2015-2016) View bill details
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A bill to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a national center for research on the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions of the descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during service in the Armed Forces that are related to that exposure, to establish an advisory board on such health conditions, and for other purposes. (by More
A bill to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a national center for research on the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions of the descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during service in the Armed Forces that are related to that exposure, to establish an advisory board on such health conditions, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
 
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Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015

S. 901 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)

Summary
A bill to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a national center for research on the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions of the descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during service in the Armed Forces that are related to that exposure, to establish an advisory board on such health conditions, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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Title
A bill to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a national center for research on the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions of the descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during service in the Armed Forces that are related to that exposure, to establish an advisory board on such health conditions, and for other purposes.
Other Titles
  • Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015
  • Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015
Sponsor
Jerry Moran
Co-Sponsors
Subjects
  • Armed forces and national security
  • Advisory bodies
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Medical research
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Transportation costs
  • Veterans' medical care
Related Bills
Major Actions
Introduced4/13/2015
Referred to Committee
Bill History

There have been no votes on this bill.

ActionDateDescription
Introduced4/13/2015
4/13/2015Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
4/13/2015Introduced in Senate
6/24/2015Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
NumberSponsorDate OfferedStatus

Total contributions given to Senators from interest groups that…

supported this bill

Health, Education & Human Resources
Federal employees unions
Defense-related services
Health & welfare policy
Military
Public official (elected or appointed)
Health professionals
Human Rights
Defense policy, hawks
Municipal & county government organizations
$280,073
$50,871
$37,875
$1,070,062
$547,752
$1,301,294
$45,000
$250
$1,123,000
$113,000
$4,569,177
$0
47 Organizations Supported and 0 Opposed; See Which Ones
47 Organizations Supported and 0 Opposed; See Which Ones

Organizations that took a position on
Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015

47 organizations supported this bill

ACCSES
Undersigned organizations (2015, July 30). Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities in Support of Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities.
air force association
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Air Force Sergeants Association
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
air force women officers associated
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
American Association on Health and Disability
Undersigned organizations (2015, July 30). Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities in Support of Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities.
American Federation of Government Employees
American Federation of Government Employees (2015, June 24). STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD PROVIDED TO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS CONCERNING PENDING HEALTH CARE AND BENEFITS LEGISLATION. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from American Federation of Government Employees.
American Legion
American Legion (2015, June 24). Testimony on Pending Legislation. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from American Legion.
American Logistics Association
Member Organizations, National Military and Veterans Alliance (2015, May 27). National Military and Veterans Alliance Fully Supports S. 901. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from American Military Retirees Association.
American Military Retirees Association
Member Organizations, National Military and Veterans Alliance (2015, May 27). National Military and Veterans Alliance Fully Supports S. 901. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from American Military Retirees Association.
American Military Society
Member Organizations, National Military and Veterans Alliance (2015, May 27). National Military and Veterans Alliance Fully Supports S. 901. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from American Military Retirees Association.
Arc of the United States
Undersigned organizations (2015, July 30). Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities in Support of Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities.
Armed Forces Marketing Council
Member Organizations, National Military and Veterans Alliance (2015, May 27). National Military and Veterans Alliance Fully Supports S. 901. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from American Military Retirees Association.
Army & Navy Union USA
Member Organizations, National Military and Veterans Alliance (2015, May 27). National Military and Veterans Alliance Fully Supports S. 901. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from American Military Retirees Association.
Army Aviation Association of America
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America
Hobbs, Sharon (2016, March 29). Thank You for Introducing the Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015. Retrieved June 27, 2016, from Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America.
Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Association of the United States Army
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Chief Warrant Officers Association Of The National Guard Of The US
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
Undersigned organizations (2015, July 30). Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities in Support of Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities.
Fleet Reserve Association
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Gold Star Wives of America
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Jewish War Veterans
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Korean War Veterans Association
Member Organizations, National Military and Veterans Alliance (2015, May 27). National Military and Veterans Alliance Fully Supports S. 901. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from American Military Retirees Association.
marine corps league
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Military Chaplains Association of the USA
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Military Order of Foreign Wars
Member Organizations, National Military and Veterans Alliance (2015, May 27). National Military and Veterans Alliance Fully Supports S. 901. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from American Military Retirees Association.
National Association for Uniformed Services
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
National Association of Counties
National Association of Counties (2015, August 3). Resolutions sail through approval after compromises win the day. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from National Association of Counties.
National Conference of State Legislatures
National Conference of State Legislatures (2015, January 5). Policies for the Jurisdiction of the Labor and Economic Development Committee. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from National Conference of State Legislatures.
National Defense Committee
Member Organizations, National Military and Veterans Alliance (2015, May 27). National Military and Veterans Alliance Fully Supports S. 901. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from American Military Retirees Association.
National Disability Rights Network
Undersigned organizations (2015, July 30). Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities in Support of Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities.
National Guard Association of the United States
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
National Military and Veterans Alliance
Member Organizations, National Military and Veterans Alliance (2015, May 27). National Military and Veterans Alliance Fully Supports S. 901. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from American Military Retirees Association.
National Military Family Association
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Non Commissioned Officers Association of the United States of America
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Undersigned organizations (2015, July 30). Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities in Support of Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities.
Reserve Officers Association
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Retired Enlisted Association
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Society of Military Widows
Member Organizations, National Military and Veterans Alliance (2015, May 27). National Military and Veterans Alliance Fully Supports S. 901. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from American Military Retirees Association.
The Military Coalition
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
Member Organizations, National Military and Veterans Alliance (2015, May 27). National Military and Veterans Alliance Fully Supports S. 901. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from American Military Retirees Association.
U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Association
The Military Coalition (2015, June 11). TMC letter to the Chair and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on the "Toxic Exposure Research Act". Retrieved January 5, 2016, from The Military Coalition.
Veterans Health Council
Undersigned organizations (2015, July 30). Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities in Support of Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities.
Vietnam Veterans of America
Member Organizations, National Military and Veterans Alliance (2015, May 27). National Military and Veterans Alliance Fully Supports S. 901. Retrieved January 5, 2016, from American Military Retirees Association.

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Includes reported contributions to congressional campaigns of Senators in office during the 114th U.S. Congress, from interest groups invested in the vote according to MapLight, November 29, 2010 – November 28, 2016.
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Contributions by Legislator

Namesort iconPartyState$ From Interest Groups
That Supported		$ From Interest Groups
That Opposed
Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$42,650$0
Kelly AyotteRNH$117,345$0
Tammy BaldwinDWI$70,602$0
John BarrassoRWY$29,750$0
Michael F. BennetDCO$72,440$0
Richard BlumenthalDCT$42,950$0
Roy BluntRMO$185,030$0
Cory A. BookerDNJ$57,350$0
John BoozmanRAR$3,500$0
Barbara BoxerDCA$1,250$0
Sherrod BrownDOH$115,425$0
Richard BurrRNC$54,162$0
Maria CantwellDWA$5,547$0
Shelley Moore CapitoRWV$26,050$0
Ben CardinDMD$82,700$0
Tom CarperDDE$30,060$0
Bob CaseyDPA$75,000$0
Bill CassidyRLA$14,949$0
Daniel CoatsRIN$8,500$0
William Thad CochranRMS$56,950$0
Susan M. CollinsRME$37,850$0
Christopher A. CoonsDDE$25,500$0
Bob CorkerRTN$67,064$0
John CornynRTX$49,750$0
Tom CottonRAR$34,917$0
Mike CrapoRID$5,000$0
Ted CruzRTX$45,982$0
Steve DainesRMT$4,450$0
Joe DonnellyDIN$38,450$0
Dick DurbinDIL$66,850$0
Mike EnziRWY$0$0
Joni ErnstRIA$5,239$0
Dianne FeinsteinDCA$40,260$0
Deb FischerRNE$7,080$0
Jeff FlakeRAZ$15,575$0
Al FrankenDMN$27,605$0
Cory GardnerRCO$34,935$0
Kirsten E. GillibrandDNY$34,547$0
Lindsey GrahamRSC$96,900$0
Chuck GrassleyRIA$13,360$0
Orrin G. HatchRUT$50,000$0
Martin HeinrichDNM$33,354$0
Heidi HeitkampDND$51,972$0
Dean HellerRNV$10,250$0
Mazie K. HironoDHI$80,000$0
John HoevenRND$15,910$0
Jim InhofeROK$40,650$0
Johnny IsaksonRGA$24,600$0
Ron JohnsonRWI$55,985$0
Tim KaineDVA$158,886$0
Angus S. King, Jr.IME$24,767$0
Mark KirkRIL$20,300$0
Amy KlobucharDMN$63,722$0
James LankfordROK$67,536$0
Patrick J. LeahyDVT$18,450$0
Mike LeeRUT$12,360$0
Joe Manchin, IIIDWV$32,500$0
Ed MarkeyDMA$44,325$0
John McCainRAZ$37,405$0
Claire McCaskillDMO$93,722$0
Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$84,225$0
Bob MenéndezDNJ$41,350$0
Jeff MerkleyDOR$34,950$0
Barbara A. MikulskiDMD$41,300$0
Jerry MoranRKS$23,800$0
Lisa MurkowskiRAK$34,550$0
Chris MurphyDCT$67,250$0
Patty MurrayDWA$83,741$0
Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$130,900$0
Rand PaulRKY$18,151$0
David PerdueRGA$38,200$0
Gary C. PetersDMI$73,150$0
Rob PortmanROH$34,949$0
John "Jack" ReedDRI$56,000$0
Harry ReidDNV$12,450$0
Jim RischRID$8,150$0
Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$17,764$0
Mike RoundsRSD$33,604$0
Marco RubioRFL$40,427$0
Bernie SandersIVT$21,825$0
Ben SasseRNE$17,750$0
Brian SchatzDHI$94,500$0
Chuck SchumerDNY$90,649$0
Tim ScottRSC$47,377$0
Jeff SessionsRAL$21,450$0
Jeanne ShaheenDNH$46,764$0
Richard C. ShelbyRAL$31,500$0
Debbie StabenowDMI$69,972$0
Dan SullivanRAK$25,300$0
Jon TesterDMT$63,085$0
John ThuneRSD$34,858$0
Thom TillisRNC$29,904$0
Patrick J. ToomeyRPA$61,703$0
Tom UdallDNM$30,075$0
David VitterRLA$12,000$0
Mark R. WarnerDVA$138,000$0
Elizabeth WarrenDMA$92,096$0
Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$19,490$0
Roger F. WickerRMS$10,100$0
Ron WydenDOR$55,650$0

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NamePartyState$ From Interest Groups
That Supported		$ From Interest Groups
That Opposed
Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$42,650$0
Kelly AyotteRNH$117,345$0
Tammy BaldwinDWI$70,602$0
John BarrassoRWY$29,750$0
Michael F. BennetDCO$72,440$0
Richard BlumenthalDCT$42,950$0
Roy BluntRMO$185,030$0
Cory A. BookerDNJ$57,350$0
John BoozmanRAR$3,500$0
Barbara BoxerDCA$1,250$0
Sherrod BrownDOH$115,425$0
Richard BurrRNC$54,162$0
Maria CantwellDWA$5,547$0
Shelley Moore CapitoRWV$26,050$0
Ben CardinDMD$82,700$0
Tom CarperDDE$30,060$0
Bob CaseyDPA$75,000$0
Bill CassidyRLA$14,949$0
Daniel CoatsRIN$8,500$0
William Thad CochranRMS$56,950$0
Susan M. CollinsRME$37,850$0
Christopher A. CoonsDDE$25,500$0
Bob CorkerRTN$67,064$0
John CornynRTX$49,750$0
Tom CottonRAR$34,917$0
Mike CrapoRID$5,000$0
Ted CruzRTX$45,982$0
Steve DainesRMT$4,450$0
Joe DonnellyDIN$38,450$0
Dick DurbinDIL$66,850$0
Mike EnziRWY$0$0
Joni ErnstRIA$5,239$0
Dianne FeinsteinDCA$40,260$0
Deb FischerRNE$7,080$0
Jeff FlakeRAZ$15,575$0
Al FrankenDMN$27,605$0
Cory GardnerRCO$34,935$0
Kirsten E. GillibrandDNY$34,547$0
Lindsey GrahamRSC$96,900$0
Chuck GrassleyRIA$13,360$0
Orrin G. HatchRUT$50,000$0
Martin HeinrichDNM$33,354$0
Heidi HeitkampDND$51,972$0
Dean HellerRNV$10,250$0
Mazie K. HironoDHI$80,000$0
John HoevenRND$15,910$0
Jim InhofeROK$40,650$0
Johnny IsaksonRGA$24,600$0
Ron JohnsonRWI$55,985$0
Tim KaineDVA$158,886$0
Angus S. King, Jr.IME$24,767$0
Mark KirkRIL$20,300$0
Amy KlobucharDMN$63,722$0
James LankfordROK$67,536$0
Patrick J. LeahyDVT$18,450$0
Mike LeeRUT$12,360$0
Joe Manchin, IIIDWV$32,500$0
Ed MarkeyDMA$44,325$0
John McCainRAZ$37,405$0
Claire McCaskillDMO$93,722$0
Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$84,225$0
Bob MenéndezDNJ$41,350$0
Jeff MerkleyDOR$34,950$0
Barbara A. MikulskiDMD$41,300$0
Jerry MoranRKS$23,800$0
Lisa MurkowskiRAK$34,550$0
Chris MurphyDCT$67,250$0
Patty MurrayDWA$83,741$0
Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$130,900$0
Rand PaulRKY$18,151$0
David PerdueRGA$38,200$0
Gary C. PetersDMI$73,150$0
Rob PortmanROH$34,949$0
John "Jack" ReedDRI$56,000$0
Harry ReidDNV$12,450$0
Jim RischRID$8,150$0
Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$17,764$0
Mike RoundsRSD$33,604$0
Marco RubioRFL$40,427$0
Bernie SandersIVT$21,825$0
Ben SasseRNE$17,750$0
Brian SchatzDHI$94,500$0
Chuck SchumerDNY$90,649$0
Tim ScottRSC$47,377$0
Jeff SessionsRAL$21,450$0
Jeanne ShaheenDNH$46,764$0
Richard C. ShelbyRAL$31,500$0
Debbie StabenowDMI$69,972$0
Dan SullivanRAK$25,300$0
Jon TesterDMT$63,085$0
John ThuneRSD$34,858$0
Thom TillisRNC$29,904$0
Patrick J. ToomeyRPA$61,703$0
Tom UdallDNM$30,075$0
David VitterRLA$12,000$0
Mark R. WarnerDVA$138,000$0
Elizabeth WarrenDMA$92,096$0
Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$19,490$0
Roger F. WickerRMS$10,100$0
Ron WydenDOR$55,650$0

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$ Donated
Health, Education & Human Resources$1,301,294
Federal employees unions$1,123,000
Defense-related services$1,070,062
Health & welfare policy$547,752
Military$280,073
Public official (elected or appointed)$113,000
Health professionals$50,871
Human Rights$45,000
Defense policy, hawks$37,875
Municipal & county government organizations$250

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