An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 117-253 to replace the text of the bill with the Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act, which expands healthcare eligibility for certain combat veterans exposed to toxic substances to last for ten years after separation instead of five years, to require toxic exposure-related education and training for VA personnel, and to require screenings and studies to better identify potential associations between veteran medical conditions and toxic exposure.

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Amendment Number
178
Description
An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 117-253 to replace the text of the bill with the Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act, which expands healthcare eligibility for certain combat veterans exposed to toxic substances to last for ten years after separation instead of five years, to require toxic exposure-related education and training for VA personnel, and to require screenings and studies to better identify potential associations between veteran medical conditions and toxic exposure.
Purpose
Amendment sought to replace the text of the bill with the Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act, which expands healthcare eligibility for certain combat veterans exposed to toxic substances to last for ten years after separation instead of five years, to require toxic exposure-related education and training for VA personnel, and to require screenings and studies to better identify potential associations between veteran medical conditions and toxic exposure.
Congress
117
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Mar 2, 2022
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Miller-Meeks amendment (A003) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 223 (Roll no. 53).
Latest Action Time
16:47:27
Submitted Date
Mar 2, 2022
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Mar 3, 2022
Amendment 178 — Informed