HJR131 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Veterans, urging the establishment of a health registry for veterans subjected to toxic exposure at Fort McClellan
Summary: A House Joint Resolution urging Alabama's federal lawmakers to support federal bills that would establish a health registry and disability presumptions for Fort McClellan veterans.
What This Bill Does
The resolution asks Congress to back two federal bills related to Fort McClellan veterans: one to create and maintain a health registry of those who served there, and another to establish presumptions that certain disabilities are connected to military service at Fort McClellan. It highlights the site's history of toxic exposure and encourages the VA to study and recognize related health effects. It also directs that a copy be sent to Alabama's congressional delegation to show the legislature's position.

Who It Affects
Veterans who served at Fort McClellan between 1935 and 1999, who could benefit from a federal health registry and potential disability presumptions.
Alabama's congressional delegation, which is urged to support the referenced federal bills (HR 2825 and HR 3967).

Key Provisions
Urges the Alabama congressional delegation to support HR 2825 (introduced April 22, 2021) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and maintain a health registry of Fort McClellan veterans who served 1935-1999.
Urges the Alabama congressional delegation to support HR 3967 (introduced June 17, 2021) to create presumptions of service-connected disabilities and diseases among Fort McClellan veterans.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative