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Introduced
07/09/2021
07/09/2021
In Committee
07/09/2021
07/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide budget infor- mation for incinerators and waste-to-energy waste dis- posal alternatives to burn pits.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to include a dedicated budget line item for incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits in the President's budget submission for fiscal year 2022. Burn pits refer to the open-air burning of waste, which has been linked to various health issues for military personnel. By requiring the Department of Defense to provide budget information for cleaner waste disposal methods, the bill aims to reduce military personnel's exposure to the potentially harmful effects of burn pits.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 07/09/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4398/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4398/BILLS-117hr4398ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4398/BILLS-117hr4398ih.pdf.pdf |
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