Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 30, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 4137
Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 30, 2019)
Jennifer Kepner Healthcare for Open air burn Pit Exposure Act or the Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act
This bill extends eligibility for hospital, nursing home, and medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans who were exposed to burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment).
What just happenedAug 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36](D-CA)Sponsor
10 cosponsors7 D3 R
10cosponsors1committees4actions9subjects
- Introduced in HouseJul 30, 2019
- Aug 22, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jul 30, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jul 30, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 30, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House