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Introduced
02/26/2019
02/26/2019
In Committee
03/01/2019
03/01/2019
Crossed Over
03/06/2019
03/06/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act This bill authorizes specified individuals to update the burn pit registry with the cause of death of a registered individual. The Department of Veterans Affairs established the burn pit registry to allow certain veterans and servicemembers to document their exposures and report health concerns. The registry is for individuals who may have been exposed to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) while deployed in Afghanistan or Iraq. Specifically, the bill authorizes a designee of a registered individual or an immediate family member to update the registry with the cause of death of the individual.
AI Summary
This bill, the Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act, authorizes designated individuals or immediate family members of deceased registered individuals to update the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) burn pit registry with the cause of death of the registered individual. The burn pit registry was established to allow certain veterans and service members who may have been exposed to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes from open burn pits while deployed in Afghanistan or Iraq to document their exposures and report health concerns. The bill requires the VA to establish a process for registered individuals to designate an individual to update the registry on their behalf.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Raul Ruiz (D)*,
Gil Cisneros (D),
Antonio Delgado (D),
Tulsi Gabbard (D),
Mike Gallagher (R),
Marcy Kaptur (D),
Van Taylor (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Brad Wenstrup (R),
Last Action
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 32. (on 03/07/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1381/all-info | 02/27/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1381/BILLS-116hr1381pcs.pdf | 03/09/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1381/BILLS-116hr1381pcs.pdf.pdf | 03/09/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1381/BILLS-116hr1381eh.pdf | 03/08/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1381/BILLS-116hr1381eh.pdf.pdf | 03/08/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1381/BILLS-116hr1381ih.pdf | 03/02/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1381/BILLS-116hr1381ih.pdf.pdf | 03/02/2019 |
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