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US HR4398

US HR4398
Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act


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Introduced
07/09/2021
In Committee
07/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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