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US HR7600
US HR7600To expand the scope of the Department of Veterans Affairs open burn pit registry.
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Introduced
07/13/2020
07/13/2020
In Committee
09/08/2020
09/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To expand the scope of the Department of Veterans Affairs open burn pit registry. This bill expands the scope of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry of the Department of Veterans Affairs by including burn pits located in Egypt and Syria under the definition of open burn pits. The registry allows certain veterans and service members to document their exposures and report health concerns related to exposure to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) while serving in certain locations.
AI Summary
This bill expands the scope of the Department of Veterans Affairs' Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry to include burn pits located in Egypt and Syria, in addition to Iraq. The registry allows certain veterans and service members to document their exposure to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes from open burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) and report any related health concerns while serving in those locations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 09/08/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7600/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7600/BILLS-116hr7600ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7600/BILLS-116hr7600ih.pdf.pdf |
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