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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 30, 2020Armed Forces and National Security
S. 4393

TEAM Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Dec 8, 2020)

Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act of 2020 or the TEAM Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address health care and benefits for veterans with conditions related to exposure to toxic substances, including by expanding VA health care eligibility to certain individuals who have been awarded specified medals (e.g., the Armed Forces Service Medal) and those exposed to open burn pits or other toxic substances. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.

What just happenedDec 8, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 602.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC](R-NC)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 8, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 602.

  2. Dec 8, 2020Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. Dec 8, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  4. Sep 23, 2020Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  5. Jul 30, 2020IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  6. Jul 30, 2020IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateDec 8, 202025

Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act of 2020 or the TEAM Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address health care and benefits for veterans with conditions related to exposure to toxic substances, including by expanding VA health care eligibility to certain individuals who have been awarded specified medals (e.g., the Armed Forces Service Medal) and those exposed to open burn pits or other toxic substances. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.

Introduced in SenateJul 30, 2020

Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act of 2020 or the TEAM Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address health care and benefits for veterans with conditions related to exposure to toxic substances, including by requiring the VA to furnish consultation, testing, and treatment to certain veterans exposed to such substances.

TEAM Act of 2020 — Informed