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Introduced
04/27/2021
04/27/2021
In Committee
04/27/2021
04/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out training for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to exposure of veterans to toxic sub- stances.
AI Summary
This bill, the Toxic Exposure Training Act of 2021, requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide training to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare personnel on identifying, treating, and assessing the impact of illnesses related to exposure to toxic substances. The bill also requires the Secretary to establish a training program for VA claims processors who review disability claims related to service-connected exposure to toxic substances, with this training to be provided at least annually.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 04/27/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1393/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1393/BILLS-117s1393is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1393/BILLS-117s1393is.pdf.pdf |
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