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Introduced
03/27/2017
03/27/2017
In Committee
03/27/2017
03/27/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Gary Deloney and John Olsen Toxic Exposure Declassification Act This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to declassify documents related to any known incident in which at least 100 members of the Armed Forces were exposed to a toxic substance that resulted in at least one case of a disability that a member of the medical profession has determined is associated with that substance. Such declassification shall be limited to information necessary for a potentially exposed individual to determine: whether that individual was exposed, the potential severity of the exposure, and any potential health conditions that may have resulted. DOD is not required to declassify documents if it determines that declassification would materially and immediately threaten U.S. security.
AI Summary
This bill, the Gary Deloney and John Olsen Toxic Exposure Declassification Act, directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to declassify documents related to any known incident in which at least 100 members of the Armed Forces were exposed to a toxic substance that resulted in at least one case of a disability associated with that substance. The declassification is limited to information necessary for potentially exposed individuals to determine whether they were exposed, the potential severity of the exposure, and any resulting health conditions. The DOD is not required to declassify documents if it would immediately threaten U.S. security.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 03/27/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/726/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s726/BILLS-115s726is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s726/BILLS-115s726is.pdf.pdf |
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