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Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1317| House 
| Updated: 6/30/2021
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (6)
Trent Kelly (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2021 This bill provides a framework to compensate certain residents of the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, for the use of such island for military readiness. The bill sets forth provisions regarding award amounts for individuals and for claims by the municipality of Vieques. An individual claimant who has resided on the island of Vieques for not less than five years shall be awarded monetary compensation if the claimant contracted a chronic or life threatening case of cancer, hypertension, cirrhosis, kidney disease, diabetes, or heavy metal poisoning during or after the government used the island for military readiness. The bill limits total amounts awarded to $1 billion and bars claims not filed within 15 years of enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4605
Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2019
Feb 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-405
Introduced in Senate
Feb 24, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jun 30, 2021
Committee Hearings Held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4605
    Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2019


  • February 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-405
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 24, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


  • June 30, 2021
    Committee Hearings Held.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1126: Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2021
  • S 117-405: Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act
Building constructionCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaDigestive and metabolic diseasesEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment liabilityHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesLawyers and legal servicesMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMetalsMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary readinessPuerto RicoU.S. territories and protectorates

Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1317| House 
| Updated: 6/30/2021
Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2021 This bill provides a framework to compensate certain residents of the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, for the use of such island for military readiness. The bill sets forth provisions regarding award amounts for individuals and for claims by the municipality of Vieques. An individual claimant who has resided on the island of Vieques for not less than five years shall be awarded monetary compensation if the claimant contracted a chronic or life threatening case of cancer, hypertension, cirrhosis, kidney disease, diabetes, or heavy metal poisoning during or after the government used the island for military readiness. The bill limits total amounts awarded to $1 billion and bars claims not filed within 15 years of enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4605
Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2019
Feb 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-405
Introduced in Senate
Feb 24, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jun 30, 2021
Committee Hearings Held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4605
    Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2019


  • February 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-405
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 24, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


  • June 30, 2021
    Committee Hearings Held.
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (6)
Trent Kelly (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1126: Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2021
  • S 117-405: Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Building constructionCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaDigestive and metabolic diseasesEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment liabilityHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesLawyers and legal servicesMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMetalsMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary readinessPuerto RicoU.S. territories and protectorates