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Introduced
02/06/2019
02/06/2019
In Committee
03/01/2019
03/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a process by which a family member of a deceased individual who is eligible for the Department of Veterans Affairs burn pit registry may register for such registry on behalf of the deceased individual. This bill authorizes a family member to register on behalf of a deceased veteran or servicemember in the Department of Veterans Affairs Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment. The registry allows certain veterans and servicemembers to report deployment exposures to airborne hazards such as smoke from burn pits, oil-well fires, or pollution, as well as other exposures and health concerns.
AI Summary
This bill, the Family Member Access to Burn Pit Registry Act, authorizes a family member to register a deceased veteran or servicemember in the Department of Veterans Affairs Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment. This registry allows certain veterans and servicemembers to report deployment exposures to airborne hazards, such as smoke from burn pits, oil-well fires, or pollution, as well as other exposures and health concerns. The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a process for family members to register a deceased eligible individual in this registry on their behalf.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (18)
Joaquin Castro (D)*,
Gil Cisneros (D),
Rodney Davis (R),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Tulsi Gabbard (D),
Mike Gallagher (R),
Bob Gibbs (R),
Hank Johnson (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Brian Mast (R),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Raul Ruiz (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Filemón Vela (D),
Jackie Walorski (R),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1001/all-info | 02/07/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1001/BILLS-116hr1001ih.pdf | 02/21/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1001/BILLS-116hr1001ih.pdf.pdf | 02/21/2019 |
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