Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2023
Summary
The Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2023 establishes a process to provide financial compensation to residents of Vieques, Puerto Rico, for health issues and damages resulting from decades of U.S. military training on the island. Under this bill, individuals who developed chronic or life-threatening physical or mental illnesses during or after the military's use of the island would be eligible for monetary awards. Additionally, the legislation allows the municipality of Vieques to file claims for the restoration of public services and infrastructure, such as the local hospital and environmental remediation efforts.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 14, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 14, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 14, 2025
