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S2102: Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act

117th Congress (2021–2023) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

This page covers S2102 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so S2102 in another Congress is a different bill.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber House
Latest vote 2022-05-18: Passed
Latest action 2022-06-07: Became Public Law No: 117-133.
Policy area Armed Forces and National Security
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act or the Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act This bill expands eligibility for Veterans Health Administration mammography screenings to veterans who served in certain locations during specified periods, including those who were exposed to toxic substances at such locations. The specified locations and corresponding time periods include Iraq between August 2, 1990, and February 28, 1991, and from March 19, 2003, until burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) are no longer used in Iraq; the Southwest Asia theater of operations, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, from August 2, 1990, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations; Afghanistan, Djibouti, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Yemen from September 11, 2001, until burn pits are no longer used in such locations; and other locations and time periods as determined by the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. The bill specifies that the listed locations do not include bodies of water around or airspace above such locations.

Subjects: Afghanistan, Africa, Asia, Cancer, Conflicts and wars, Congressional oversight, Djibouti, Egypt, Fires, Hazardous wastes and toxic substances


Roll-call votes on S2102 (117th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2022-05-18 House 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Passed 290 0 5 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is S2102 in the 117th Congress?

S2102 (Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR].

What is the latest action on S2102?

On 2022-06-07: Became Public Law No: 117-133.

How many roll-call votes were held on S2102?

1 recorded vote in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2022-05-18, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.