# 117-s-1039: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve compensation for disabilities occurring in Persian Gulf War veterans, and for other purposes.

117-s-1039, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve compensation for disabilities occurring in Persian Gulf War veterans, and for other purposes., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-1039
- Congress: 117
- Title: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve compensation for disabilities occurring in Persian Gulf War veterans, and for other purposes.
- Status: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
- Introduced: 2021-03-25
- Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve compensation for disabilities occurring in Persian Gulf War veterans, and for other purposes.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), 2021-04-22T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-s-1039 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1039)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1039 (as of 2026-10-15).