Burn Pits Accountability Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 17, 2019)
Burn Pits Accountability Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the military departments to evaluate whether each member of the Armed Forces has been (1) based or stationed where an open air burn pit was used to dispose of waste, or (2) exposed to toxic airborne chemicals. Members located where an open burn pit was used or exposed to toxic airborne chemicals must be enrolled in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, unless the member elects not to enroll.
The evaluations must be included in periodic health assessments, physical exams conducted immediately prior to separation from active duty, and deployment assessments.
DOD must share the results of the evaluations with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
What just happenedJan 17, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJan 17, 2019
- Jan 17, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Jan 17, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate