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Veteran Breast Cancer Fairness Act
119-HR10882Introduced in House10/22/2026897 characters
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 10882
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 22, 2026
Mr. Larsen of Washington
(for himself and
Ms. Dexter
) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service-connection for male breast cancer occurring in certain veterans for purposes of determining eligibility for disability compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Veteran Breast Cancer Fairness Act”.
2. Presumption of service-connection for male breast cancer for purposes of disability compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Section 1120(b)(2)(E) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting “, including male breast cancer” after “of any type”.
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