H.R. 5339 · In committee · Armed Forces and National Security

Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act

Sponsor: Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA)

What it does

• Establishes a presumption that asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, tracheomalacia, and respiratory diseases diagnosed in Pentagon-assigned veterans from September 11 to November 19, 2001 were service-connected.
• Presumes that cancer, cardiovascular disease, and skin disease diagnoses in covered Pentagon veterans were service-connected, regardless of whether evidence of disease was recorded during service.
• Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish additional presumptions for other illnesses linked to hazardous substances or airborne toxins identified in existing VA toxin-exposure registries.

Latest action

Mar 26, 2026: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Committee: House Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee