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flag The Senate passed the FORGOTTEN Veterans Act, granting toxic exposure benefits to veterans who served at Nevada’s nuclear test site from 1951 to 1992.

flag A new law, the FORGOTTEN Veterans Act (S.2220), has passed the Senate as part of a $925 billion defense bill, creating a "presumption of toxic exposure" for U.S. military veterans who served at Nevada’s Test and Training Range from 1951 to 1992, where over 900 nuclear tests occurred. flag The legislation aims to provide compensation and medical care to veterans, many of whom suffered severe health issues like cancer and brain damage, but were denied benefits due to classified service records. flag It mirrors benefits for Department of Energy workers and marks a major step toward recognizing the health toll of radiation exposure during military service. flag The bill now awaits final approval by Congress after reconciliation between the House and Senate.

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